The complete pool of players for the Indian Premier League (IPLupcoming )'s December 23 auction was made public on Tuesday. The final auction list includes 132 foreign players, including four players from Associate countries, and 273 Indian players overall.
Additionally, there are 286 uncapped players and 119 players with caps on the final auction list. Some of the best all-rounders in international cricket will also be up for auction, and teams will be competing to add them to their lineups. Before the IPL 2023 Auction, take a look at three elite all-rounders that will be on every team's wish list: -
Ben Stokes (Auction Base Price: - INR 2 crore | USD 250,000)
Ben Stokes, who is now inspiring England in Test matches and is leading the team's push to change the way they play the longer format, is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in contemporary cricket and will undoubtedly be one of the largest purchases of the IPL 2023 Auctions.
When the all-rounder was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 12.5 cr, he became the most expensive player in the 2018 IPL auctions. Stokes is renowned as a charismatic player who trusts his gut feelings to lead his team out of difficult situations. He is the ideal role model to have on the side because he has excellent leadership qualities and his character is respected by the team's young players.
Stokes did not feature in last year's IPL as he wanted to focus on his mental health and well-being, forcing the Royals to release him last year. But expect the teams to gear up for fierce bidding to sign up a real match-winner in Stokes.
Shakib Al Hasan (Auction Base Price: - INR 1.5 crore | USD 187,000)
Shakib Al Hasan, one of the best cricketers to ever come out of Bangladesh, has been the foundation of numerous teams during his illustrious career. The all-rounder has a broad variety of shots when batting and is renowned for his consistency, precision, and aggression with the ball in hand.
His self-assurance and temperament have allowed him and his band to appear on the largest stages both domestically and abroad. He has previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, where he was a key component in many of their victories across several editions.
A lot of teams will be looking to have Shakib in their squads not just for his cricketing prowess but also for his unmatched experience and ability to handle pressure in clutch situations.
Sam Curran (Auction Base Price: - INR 2 crore | USD 250,000)
Sam Curran enters the IPL 2023 Auction as one of the key figures in England's victory at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia. The youthful left-arm speed all-rounder had a great debut T20 World Cup, taking home both the Player of the Series and Match awards in addition to the Player of the Match honours in the championship game.
With both the bat and the ball, Curran has already demonstrated excellent performances for the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in past IPL seasons.
He makes an excellent purchase for IPL teams due to his expanding experience as well as his abilities to create an impact on the field with all-around performances. He is a perfect purchase for any club at this year's IPL auction due to his ability to clear the fence as a lower-order batsman and his precision when bowling towards the end of the game.