The 2023 IPL Auction is set to kick off today, December 23, with all 10 franchises looking to strengthen their teams ahead of the upcoming season. Each team has a certain amount of money available to spend on players, and the aim is to assemble a squad that can go all the way and lifts the coveted IPL trophy.
The auction is one of the most exciting events in the IPL calendar, with teams looking to sign star players from all around the world. This year, the IPL 2023 auction is expected to be one of the most competitive yet, with teams looking to bring in some of the best talent available.
Players such as Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Cameron Green, and many more are expected to be in high demand, with teams looking to add them to their squads. The IPL 2023 auction will be a tightly contested affair and it promises to be an exciting event. All 10 teams will be hoping to assemble a squad that can take them all the way to the top, and the battle for the best players is sure to be intense.
There will be an auction for 405 players in total. Interestingly, only 87 slots total, including 30 international players are open on all 10 teams at the moment. Know complete details on IPL 2023 auction, date & time, and how to watch in India.
IPL 2023 Auction: Top Players On Focus
The base price for some players would be INR 2 crore. These players include Cameron Green, Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, and Kane Williamson. The base price for players like Joe Root, Mayank Agarwal, and Heinrich Klaasen is INR 1 crore, while Shakib Al Hasan, Jason Roy, and Adam Zampa each have a base price of INR 1.5 crore. Some players have been divided into pricing categories of INR 75 lakh, INR 50 lakh, and INR 20 lakh.
The Impact Player will debut in the next 2023 IPL season. The clubs will be allowed to substitute the Impact Player, a player who can bowl and bat, once every game.
Where will the IPL 2023 auction be held?
The Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kochi will host the Indian Premier League 2023 mini-auction.
IPL Auction 2023: When and Where to watch
Star Sports Network will broadcast live coverage of the IPL Auction 2023 starting at 2:30 pm (IST).
IPL Auction 2023: Live-streaming details
On the Jio Cinema App and website, the IPL 2023 mini-auction will be streamed live.
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