Just a few weeks away from the IPL mini-auction for the 2023 season, the franchises have taken a closer look at domestic competitions like the recently finished Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Up to 90 players were released across ten teams before the IPL 2023 auction, which left some significant holes. Therefore, all of the teams will be keeping a watch on the many Indian players honing their skills in the domestic circuit.
The IPL might be a terrific platform for up-and-coming talent. Many domestic players have gone on to enjoy success in international cricket in the past.
In the forthcoming IPL mini-auction, while the attention is on the big guns like Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, and Cameron Green, 10 franchises may also be interested in selecting lesser-known domestic talent. Here, we look at three young domestic players that teams plan to bid on during the IPL 2023 mini-auction.
Narayan Jagadeesan
After his outstanding performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022 season, Narayan Jagadeesan may end up being one of the most sought-after players during the IPL 2023 auction. After appearing in just seven games since IPL 2020, the 26-year-old was released by the Chennai Super Kings team. He was never given a regular run.
The wicketkeeper-batsman for Tamil Nadu has excelled in the List A format, lately smashing an incredible double century against Arunachal Pradesh. His 277 runs off only 141 balls, which included 25 fours and 15 sixes, made it the best individual total in List A cricket history. Prior to the IPL mini-auction, Jagadeesan has been in excellent form, which might help the wicketkeeper-batter secure a significant contract.
Samarth Vyas
Samarth Vyas, who has been in excellent form lately, recently made headlines for becoming the fifth batter to score a double century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In the just-finished Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the Saurashtra batter had a fantastic strike rate of above 170 and was one of the tournament’s reliable run scorers.
With his ability to routinely smash maximums, Vyas can play a significant role in the middle order. However, he has not yet signed an IPL deal. Many scouts have been keeping an eye out for players with the potential of Vyas, and the fact that he completes a significant portion of his runs with limits may be to his advantage.
Sanvir Singh
Punjabi player Sanvir Singh ignited SMAT 2022 with huge sixes and fours. The power hitter scored 119 runs in just five innings with a stunning strike rate of 205.17.
The 24-year-old can contribute a few important middle overs as well. IPL franchises have always been drawn to batting all-rounders, and Sanvir Singh may strike it rich thanks to his aggressive batting.
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