IPL auction, uncapped Indian players on whom teams will keep an eye
Dubai: On December 19, all eyes of cricket fans will be on the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, where 10 franchises will be under one roof to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction and finalize their teams for the upcoming season. . Happening next year.
The IPL auction roster includes 333 players, of which 214 are Indians and 119 are foreign players, including two from associate nations. The total number of capped players is 116, while the number of uncapped players is 215. There are now a maximum of 77 slots available and up to 30 slots for foreign players.
Although the auction features some big names, there will also be a lot of interest for uncapped Indian players, who have been on the franchise’s radar since the start of the domestic season and could form the mainstay of the auction. Future.
IANS takes a look at some of the uncapped players who could bag deals with IPL franchises in the auction:
Abhimanyu Easwaran – Base price Rs 20 lakh
The Bengal opening batsman had a great time in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this year, scoring 248 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 155 and an average of 35.42, which included two fifties. Although his time in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was cut short due to a hand injury, Easwaran scored 272 runs in four innings at an average of 90.66 and a strike rate of 91.27, including a century and two fifties.
Not only does he excel with the bat, but Easwaran is also known to be a great fielder, adding versatility to his skill set. His being an uncapped Indian opener who is also reliable, especially in powerplay situations, will be keenly noted by IPL teams.
Arshin Kulkarni- Base price Rs 20 lakh
The seam-bowling all-rounder, a rare skill in the Indian cricket circuit, is currently preparing for next year’s World Cup in South Africa with the India U19 team, but in recent times he has caught the attention of several teams. Have done a lot. In the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL), Kulkarni played a stormy innings of 117 runs in 54 balls for Eagle Nashik Titans and also took 4 wickets for 21 runs in the same game.
This led him to make his T20 debut for Maharashtra in this year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, in which he took four wickets while batting at a strike rate of 163.51. At the U19 Asia Cup in the UAE, where India reached the semi-finals, Kulkarni took 3/29 and scored an unbeaten 70 with the bat to help the team win against Afghanistan.
Harvik Desai- Base price Rs 20 lakh
Hailing from Bhavnagar, Saurashtra, Gujarat, Desai is a talented wicketkeeper-batsman who made a significant impact in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by scoring 336 runs at an average of 67.20 and a strike rate of 175 in seven innings.
He also scored a century and two half-centuries in the competition, and finished as the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament. What sets Desai apart, who scored the winning runs for India in the 2018 Men’s U19 World Cup, is his versatility in opening the batting and handling wicketkeeping responsibilities, making him a valuable asset.
Manav Suthar – Base price Rs 20 lakh
The latest addition to the pool of left-arm spinners in the country is Manav Suthar, who hails from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. While a member of India ‘A’ during the ACC Men’s Emerging Cup in July, he finished among the top three wicket-takers with ten wickets in five matches.
Suthar’s exceptional skill and calm nature, coupled with his ability to score crucial runs lower down the order, make him a coveted choice. He was also a net bowler for Gujarat Titans during their championship win in IPL 2022 and is currently with the India ‘A’ team on the tour of South Africa.
Pradosh Ranjan Paul- Base price Rs 20 lakh
Pradosh has consistently performed well for Tamil Nadu in the domestic circuit, such as scoring three centuries in the Ranji Trophy last season and scoring his first heroics for India ‘A’ in the first four-day game against South Africa ‘A’, where He played a brilliant innings. 163 on debut in Potchefstroom.
Left-handed batsman Pradosh was in the India ‘A’ squad for the ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Sri Lanka this year. He is known for his habit of hitting boundaries consistently, making a significant impact and contributing valuable runs to the team.
Sameer Rizvi- Base price Rs 20 lakh
This young batsman from Uttar Pradesh has been making waves in the domestic circuit for some time now on the basis of his batting. In the UP T20 League, Rizvi scored 455 runs in nine innings of the tournament for Kanpur Superstars, including two incredible centuries and the most number of sixes by any batsman in the competition.
In this year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Rizvi scored 277 runs in seven innings at an average of 69.25 and a strike rate of 139.89, which included two fifties. He then became the leading run-scorer in the U23 List A competition, where he scored 84 runs from 50 balls in the final, leading Uttar Pradesh to victory.
T. Ravi Teja – Base price Rs 20 lakh
A versatile all-rounder from Hyderabad, T. Ravi Teja made his mark as the leading wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023, taking 19 wickets in seven innings at an average of 10.10 and an economy rate of 7.11.
In the Dhaka Premier League earlier this year, he showcased his batting prowess by scoring 500 runs in 11 innings. The 29-year-old could be a good option for teams looking for a reliable fast bowler who can be a useful batsman when needed.
