The Indian Premier League 2023 auction has arrived, with 405 players set to go under the hammer for 87 vacant spots in a total of 10 franchises. It is the occasion where some careers will be made, while some veterans will be deemed surplus to requirement. The Indian Premier League auction always comes with its surprises and disappointments. But, a few things are going to be different this time. Whether it would be for good or bad, only time will be able to tell.
The mini-auction, for the Indian Premier League 2023 season, will be held in Cochin on December 23. Here, we take a look at some rules and regulations that the franchises would need to adhere to.
1. Contrary to the last season, the franchises have gotten INR 5 crore extra to spend this time around. The said amount has been added to their overall purse balance.
2. The franchises have to spend 75 percent of their overall purse balance at all cost.
3. No Right To Match (RTM) card has been allowed this time.
4. The number of Indian players in each squad can vary from 17 to 25, neither less nor more. When it comes to the overseas lot, a maximum of 8 players can be bought.
5. Any player going unsold in the initial rounds can be brought back later.
From the 2023 season onwards, the X-Factor substitution has also been allowed, which effectively makes it a 12-man team per side for each match. The franchises, hence, would need to keep this aspect in mind before bidding for their desired players.
"Private Jet Category Players": Chris Gayle's Cheeky Take On Indian Premier League 2023 Auction Top Buys.
All-rounders Sam Cur ran (INR 18.5 crore to Punjab Kings), Cameron Green (INR 17.5 crore to Mumbai Indians) and Ben Stokes (16.25 crore to Chennai Super Kings) became the three most expensive buys at the Indian Premier League 2023 Player Auction. When Punjab Kings won the bid for Cur ran at Rs 18.5 crore, he eclipsed Chris Morris' record of being the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League auction. At Punjab, he joins his compatriots Johnny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians got Green after a fierce battle with Delhi Capitals. Stokes, who played with MSD at Rising Pune Super Giants, will join the former India skipper in Yellow threads as the third most expensive player in the auction. These three are private jet category players, chuckled Chris Gayle as an expert in Jio Cinema.
West Indies wicket keeper NicholasPooran got Rs 16 crore from Lucknow Super Giants. It got countryman and Gayle in a playful mood. Nikki P, the money that I lend you, can I get it back please, joked Gayle immediately after. England's Harry Brook was bought for Rs 13.25 crore by Sun risers Hyderabad after an intense bidding war with Rajasthan Royals, who did not have enough in their purse to continue bidding. Brooks amassed 468 runs at an average and strike rate of 93 in the Test series against Pakistan that England won 3-0. In 20 T20Is, Brook has 372 runs at an average of 26.57 and a strike rate over 135.
Harry Brook - broke the bank early! That's a lot of money, it's good to a buy. He's a good player as well. I am happy for Mayan as well. So, Sun risers really tucking it up in the batting department, said Gayle.
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