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The fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League is set to take place from 31 July to 22 August 2023, with five teams competing for the title. Ahead of the T20 league, the five teams will bid for the best in the LPL 2023 Auction, which is the first for the league. The LPL 2023 auction will take place on June 14 with more than 350 players set to go under the hammer, including the likes of former India cricketer Suresh Raina, David Miller, Mohammad Nabi, etc.
Here is all you need to know about the LPL 2023 Auction:
When will the LPL 2023 auction take place?
The LPL 2023 auction will be held on Wednesday, June 14, and is expected to begin at 2:30 pm IST.
Who are the pre-selected players for LPL 2023?
The pre-selected players for the five franchises are mentioned below:
Colombo Strikers: Babar Azam, Matheesha Pathirana, Naseem Shah and Chamika Karunaratne
Dambulla Aura: Matthew Wade, Kusal Mendis, Lungi Ngidi, and Avishka Fernando
Jaffna Kings: Maheesh Theekshana, David Miller, Thisara Perera, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Kandy Falcons: Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fakhar Zaman
Galle Gladiators: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Shakib Al Hasan and Tabraiz Shamsi
What are the LPL 2023 Auction rules?
The LPL 2023 Auction will take place in a similar format as the Indian Premier League. The players will be divided into two groups of capped and uncapped. Each capped player will be able to register themselves under base prices ranging from USD 10,000 to USD 50,000 in USD 10,000 increments.
Uncapped players will be classed with a base price of USD 20,000, USD 10,000, or USD 5,000, depending on their experience and performance in domestic as well as international cricket.
Each team can include a maximum of six international players and a minimum of 14 domestic players in their squad. The auction will have a fixed salary cap of USD 500,000 for each team and a right-to-match option for their players.
The bidding can begin at any point between two teams; however, if a third team wishes to enter the fray, they will need to wait until one of the first two teams has withdrawn from the process.
An “accelerated” auction process will take place after the first 70 names have been presented for bidding. This process will see franchises nominate 15-20 players, including unsold players, who will go under the hammer.
Where can one watch the broadcast of the LPL 2023 auction in India?
The LPL 2023 auction will not be televised in India.
Where can one live stream LPL 2023 auction in India?
The live stream of the LPL 2023 auction will be available on Disney+ Hotstar and Sri Lanka Cricket’s YouTube channel.
