The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction is just around the corner and the excitement is building among cricket fans. The IPL 2023 auction is set to take place on December 23 in Kochi, India.
This year, the IPL has shortlisted some of the best players from England to compete in the tournament. These players have been identified as some of the most talented and promising cricket stars in the country and they are sure to add a lot of value to the competition.
As per the IPL 2023 auction list, a total of 27 players are from England which includes top players like Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Joe Root, and many others.
In this article, we take a closer look at the shortlisted players from England and what they have to offer to the IPL. So read on to find out more about the English talent that could be making their way to the IPL 2023 auction.
IPL 2023 England Shortlisted Players List With Their Base Price
Full name | Specialism | Base Price (INR Lakh) |
Sam Curran | ALL-ROUNDER | 200 |
Ben Stokes | ALL-ROUNDER | 200 |
George Garton | ALL-ROUNDER | 50 |
Jamie Overton | ALL-ROUNDER | 200 |
Tom Curran | ALL-ROUNDER | 75 |
Craig Overton | ALL-ROUNDER | 200 |
Rehan Ahmed | ALL-ROUNDER | 40 |
Jordan Thompson | ALL-ROUNDER | 40 |
James Fuller | ALL-ROUNDER | 40 |
Benny Howell | ALL-ROUNDER | 40 |
Harry Brook | BATSMAN | 150 |
Joe Root | BATSMAN | 100 |
Will Jacks | BATSMAN | 150 |
Dawid Malan | BATSMAN | 150 |
Will Smeed | BATSMAN | 40 |
Jason Roy | BATSMAN | 150 |
Chris Jordan | BOWLER | 200 |
Reece Topley | BOWLER | 75 |
Adil Rashid | BOWLER | 200 |
Richard Gleeson | BOWLER | 50 |
Luke Wood | BOWLER | 100 |
Tymal Mills | BOWLER | 200 |
David Payne | BOWLER | 75 |
Thomas Helm | BOWLER | 40 |
Tom Banton | WICKETKEEPER | 200 |
Phil Salt | WICKETKEEPER | 200 |
Christopher Benjamin | WICKETKEEPER | 20 |
IPL 2023 Auction: 3 England Players To Watch For
Ben Stokes
The IPL 2023 auction’s most-priced player is most likely to be Ben Stokes. Ben Stokes last participated in the IPL in 2021.
When he was forced to withdraw due to an injury he sustained during the Rajasthan Royals’ season-opening match. Throughout his IPL career, Stokes has averaged 25 runs for 920 runs in 46 games, at a strike rate of 134.
Sam Curran
Sam Curran is a left-hand seamer with a stiff bouncer who excels at utilizing angles and ground dimensions. He also has the ability to swing the ball early.
The English player participated in IPL 2020 and IPL 2021 with CSK. He scored 186 runs with an average of 23.25 and took 13 wickets in 14 games in the 2020 season. Whereas in the 2021 season, he scored 56 runs and took 9 wickets.
Philip Salt
Particularly in the 20-over format, Philip Salt has also made quite an impression. In just 12 T20I matches since his debut, Salt has scored 235 runs. He strikes out at a rate of 164.34 and averages 23.5.
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