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England’s Sam Curran will be back in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after missing out on the last season. The England all-rounder has made a befitting comeback to T20 cricket as he was named Player of the Tournament in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2022. Now, with IPL Mini Auction set to take place on 23 December, Sam Curran will be in demand. All ten franchises will be interested in securing the services of Sam Curran but a few of them have limited money to spend.
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Curran has got phenomenal numbers in T20 cricket as well as in IPL. In 32 IPL matches, Curran has scored 337 runs and scalped 32 wickets. Overall, in 145 T20s, Curran has scored 1731 runs at a strike rate of 135.65. Meanwhile, he has bagged 149 wickets at an average of 25.56. Therefore, Curran will be sought after but which franchises are expected to bid for the England all-rounder? Let’s find out.
Punjab Kings breaks all record to buy England all-rounder
Punjab Kings (PBKS) released Odean Smith and they now had a slot available for an overseas all-rounder. Sam Curran who can be a good option for PBKS as the England all-rounder can be a reliable name in the playing XI. Curran can partner with Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh to strengthen their bowling lineup.