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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a prestigious cricket tournament that attracts top international and local players from around the world. The 2023 IPL season has just kicked off, and fans are excited to see the top five most expensive players signed during this year's IPL player auction.
Harry Brook (Rs 13.25 cr)
Harry Brook is an English right-handed batsman who was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 13.25 crore for the IPL 2023 season.
Brook has played for England at various age groups and is known for his attacking stroke play. He made his first-class debut for Yorkshire in 2022 and has since scored over 3,000 runs in his career.
Brook will be appearing on the IPL pitch for the first time.
Nicholas Pooran (Rs 16 cr)
Nicholas Pooran is a Trinidadian wicketkeeper-batsman who has previously represented Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He scored 306 runs in 14 games and two half-centuries for SRH last year.
This year, the 27-year-old was signed by Lucknow Super Giants, one of the league's two new teams. He has signed a contract for the IPL 2023 season worth Rs 16 crore.
Pooran has made a name for himself as a T20 specialist, thanks to his explosive batting. He has represented the Caribbean Premier League, the Big Bash League, and the Indian Premier League in various T20 leagues around the world.
Ben Stokes (Rs 16.25 cr)
Ben Stokes is an English all-rounder who has signed with Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Stokes is one of the world's best all-rounders and was an important member of the Rajasthan Royals after joining the team in 2018.
It's easy to see why other teams would want him, which is good for CSK because they only paid Rs 16.25 crore to sign him. With Stokes, many 10CRIC IPL bettors will most likely back CSK.
He is a hard-hitting batsman as well as a capable fast bowler with the ability to take crucial wickets. The 30-year-old left-handed batsman is known for his aggressive style of play and is a match-winner with both bat and ball.
Cameron Green (Rs 17.5 cr)
Cameron Green is an all-rounder from Australia who was signed by the Mumbai Indians for the 2023 season. Green is regarded as one of Australia's most promising young players, and he is known for his elegant stroke play and ability to bowl crucial fast-medium pace spells.
The right-handed batsman, 23, is a technically sound player who can score runs all over the field and swing the ball both ways. He'll undoubtedly be a key player for the Mumbai Indians this season.
It's also worth noting that Green will be playing in the IPL for the first time.
Sam Curran (Rs 18.5 cr)
Sam Curran is a young and talented all-rounder from England who has made an immediate impact in international cricket. He debuted in the IPL in 2019 for the Punjab Kings. From 2020 to 2021, the all-rounder also played for the Chennai Super Kings.
He already made an impression in his IPL debut in 2019, scoring 95 runs and taking 10 wickets in just 9 matches. Despite his inexperience in the league, he was named Player of the Match twice.
His performance at Chennai Super Kings only improved, and he quickly established himself as an important member of the team. It's no surprise that Punjab Kings were willing to go all-in for this English all-rounder.