In the upcoming IPL 2023 Auction, there are three all-rounders on every team’s wish list.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) released the final auction pool of players on Tuesday, with the event set to take place in Kochi on December 23. The final auction list includes 273 Indian players and 132 international players, including four players from Associate countries.
In addition, there are 119 capped players and 286 uncapped players on the final auction list. Some of the biggest all-rounders in world cricket will also be auctioned off, with teams competing to get them on their rosters. Here are three world-class all-rounders who will be on every team’s wish list ahead of the IPL 2023 Auction: –
Ben Stokes (Auction Base Price: – INR 2 crores)
Many consider Ben Stokes to be one of the greatest all-rounders of modern cricket. He is currently England’s inspirational Test captain and is leading the charge in changing the way the longer format is played. He will be one of the biggest buys of the IPL 2023 Auctions.
The Rajasthan Royals paid Rs. 12.5 crore for the all-rounder, making him the most expensive player in the 2018 IPL auctions. Stokes is well-known for being an expressive cricketer who relies on instincts to get his team out of trouble. He also has excellent leadership qualities, and his character is admired by the team’s younger members, making him an excellent role model to have on hand.
Stokes did not play in the IPL last year because he wanted to focus on his mental health and well-being, which forced the Royals to release him. But expect the teams to compete hard to sign a true match-winner in Stokes.
Al Hasan Shakib (Auction Base Price: – INR 1.5 crore)
Shakib Al Hasan, one of the finest cricketers to have emerged from Bangladesh, has been the backbone of a number of teams during his distinguished career. When batting, the all-rounder is known for his consistency, accuracy, and aggression with the ball in hand, and he has a wide range of shots.
His confidence and temperament have led him and his teams to perform on the world’s biggest stages, both domestically and internationally. He previously played for the Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, where he was instrumental in their victories across multiple editions.
Many teams will want Shakib in their squads not only for his cricketing abilities, but also for his unparalleled experience and ability to handle pressure in crucial situations.
Curran, Sam (Auction Base Price: – INR 2 crore)
Sam Curran enters the IPL 2023 Auction as a major architect of England’s victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia. The young left-arm pace all-rounder had an outstanding first T20 World Cup, winning not only the Player of the Match award in the final but also the Player of the Series award.
Curran has previously shown great performances for Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in previous IPL editions and can be highly effective and useful with both bat and ball.
His growing experience, combined with his ability to make an impression on the field with all-round performances, make him an ideal buy for IPL teams. His ability to clear the fence as a lower-order batsman, as well as his accuracy when bowling at the death, make him an ideal buy for any team in this year’s IPL auction.