The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction saw some of the biggest bids ever for uncapped players from India. Several unknown players from the domestic circuit were picked up for huge sums by the various teams, making for an exciting auction.
Among the players picked up were the likes of Shivam Mavi, who was picked up for Rs 6 crore by Gujarat Titans, and Bihar boy Mukesh Kumar, who was picked up for Rs 5.5 crore by Delhi Capitals. These players were previously unknown in the IPL circuit, but their performances in the domestic tournaments caught the eyes of the franchises and they were willing to pay a hefty sum to get them on board.
With the IPL being such a popular and lucrative league, these players will now have a platform to prove their worth and possibly secure a long-term future in the sport. It is also a great boost for the domestic circuit, as more young players will now be attracted to the biggest T20 carnival. Check the top 3 uncapped Indian signings of the IPL 2023 Auction.
Shivam Mavi – Rs 6 crore
Shivam Mavi earned the highest bid in the IPL 2023 mini-auction among all Indian uncapped players, despite not having his finest season last year. Gujarat Titans, the league’s defending champions, acquired the 24-year-old seamer for Rs 6 crore, beating out bids from the Chennai Super Kings, his former team, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals.
He is a tremendous package because of his natural talent, ability to regularly hit 140 kph, and ability to make the new ball swing. With KKR, where he started his IPL career, he has taken 30 wickets in 32 games.
Mukesh Kumar – Rs 5.5 crore
Mukesh Kumar was another player, who ignited a bidding battle at the Kochi auction. The fast bowler has played in several India A series and has left everyone in awe of his talent and precision.
Following interest from three teams, Mukesh Kumar was awarded his first IPL contract, a hefty Rs 5.5 crore deal. Since the first increase in Mukesh’s base price of Rs 20 lakh, Delhi Capitals have been after him. In the end, DC managed to prevail over the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings to add Mukesh to their squad.
Vivrant Sharma – Rs 2.6 crore
Vivrant Sharma (23), who hails from J&K, joined the Indian Premier League on Friday after being selected by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a staggering Rs 2.6 crore during the mini-auction that was held on Friday.
Sharma has played for the UT in nine T20 matches since making his first-class debut in 2021. He has scored 191 runs at 23.87, with the best score of 63, while also taking six wickets with an economy rate of 5.73.
Sharma has 519 runs at a 39.92 average in 14 List A matches, with the best score of 154 not out. Additionally, he has eight wickets to his credit, with a top bowling of 4/22.
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