The limelight will be on the foreign players the upcoming IPL 2023 Mini auction. However, the Indian players will also begin bidding wars. Not to forget, Indian players, international as well as local talent, hold key to a team's success. There are 7 Indian players in a playing 11 and teams will be eyeing the best Indian talent on offer, some of them getting over a crore in Kochi on December 23 at the auctions. Check the names of the future crorepatis here.
Priyan Garg is an India U19 captain. He had a lot of promise and Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him looking for a solid player. He failed for them. But needless to say, Priyam still has the potential to be one of the better Indian domestic talent. He could be that uncapped Indian going for crores at the mini auction on December 23. (Image source: Instagram)
Ishan Sharma will return to IPL. He brings in a lot of experience with himself. He has done fairly well for Delhi Capitals. Ricky Ponting may want to have him again. He can be a dangerous bowler in Indian conditions and IPL 2023 will be played in India. Ishant's base price of Rs 50 lakh and if two teams are hell bent of getting him, the pacer can get over a crore. (Image source: Instagram)
Mayank Agawarl has played vey smartly has kept his base price at Rs 1 crore. He will start from a crore at least and there is no reason why anyone won't take him for this much money. Mayank is a solid opener who scores quickly. He did not have a great time at Punjab Kings last season when he led but he can still deliver the goods with the bat. Expect a bidding war for him. (Image source: Instagram)
Mohammed Azharuddeen is a rare talent. What sets him apart is his hitting ability. The Kerala batter could fetch a good deal and who knows maybe Rajasthan Royals can go after him knowing he is there for grabs for just Rs 20 lakh. But there is expected to be a bidding war for him which can fetch the swashbuckling batter over Rs 1 crore. (Image source: Instagram)
Manish Pandey had a terrible season for Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 but that does not make him any less batte. He is a solid middle order batter. His base price is Rs 1 crore too. So he starts as a crorepati already. Manish brings in experience of winning trophies and despite his poor run of form, will have takers. (Image source: Instagram)