TATA IPL 2023 Player Auction Details

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested annually by teams representing eight different cities. The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2008, and the first season was held in the same year.

The IPL is the most popular Twenty20 cricket league in the world and ranks sixth among all sports leagues. It has an estimated brand value of over $6.3 billion, making it the most valuable sports league in India. The IPL has a unique franchise system, in which the eight teams are owned by private investors and the players are bought and sold at an annual player auction.

The IPL has seen many memorable matches and performances over the years.

Some of the most iconic moments include:

The inaugural IPL season in 2008, which was won by the Rajasthan Royals, a team that was considered to be an outsider.

The 2010 IPL final between the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians, which was won by the Chennai Super Kings in the last over of the match.

The 2013 IPL season, which was won by the Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, who scored a record-breaking 264 runs in the tournament.

The IPL has also seen its share of controversy, including allegations of match-fixing, illegal betting, and corruption. Despite these challenges, the IPL continues to thrive and entertain cricket fans all over the world.

IPL Auction 2023:

During the TATA IPL 2023 Player Auction, a total of 80 players were sold for a collective sum of INR 1,67,00,00,000 among the 10 franchises in Kochi.

All-rounders were in high demand, with Sam Curran becoming the most expensive player in IPL auction history after being purchased by the Punjab Kings for INR 18.50 Crore. Other top earners included Cameron Green, who was bought by the Mumbai Indians for INR 17.50 Crore, and Ben Stokes, who was acquired by the Chennai Super Kings for INR 16.25 Crore.

 Indian batsman Mayank Agarwal joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 8.25 Crore, while English batter Harry Brook also did well at the auction.

Fast bowler Shivam Mavi was the most expensive bowler, with the Gujarat Titans paying INR 6 Crore for his services. The intense bidding and strategic moves during the auction offered a preview of the exciting TATA IPL 2023 season to come.