The IPL auction 2023 has been concluded and 31st march 2022 has been finalized as IPL 2023 start date. Moreover, the fans can surely expect some high-octane action as two of the most popular IPL sides (Gujarat Giants and Chennai Super kings) will lock horns in the tournament’s opener.
As that happens, we can expect many young players to prove their mettle on this big stage. That said, we hereby list down the most promising cricketers to watch out for in the IPL 2023. Moreover, the list also includes some of the ‘not-so-popular cricketers’ that are ready to make an impact in their debut season.
IPL 2023 players for this season
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Sam Curran( Punjab Kings)
Sam Curran IPL 2023 is currently the most searched player by Indian cricket fans on Google. That said, it certainly explains the popularity of this English cricketer in India. While Sam did miss the entire IPL 2022 season due to injury, he is all set to feature in the Punjab Kings IPL squad this time around.
While the PBKS IPL 2023 team does include names like Shikhar Dhawan, Johhny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and Kagiso Rabada, Curran has come up as the standout player given his role in CSK’s title victory in IPL 2021.
Besides, Sam Curran has helped his team to claim the 2022 T20 world cup while taking 13 wickets at an average of 11.38. Moreover, for this prolific performance, he was been adjudged the player of the tournament.
So, by every means, we can quote him as a key cog for the PBKS IPL 2023 campaign this time around. That said, he tops the list of players to watch out for in IPL 2023.
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Jofra Archer ( Mumbai Indians)
If there’s one player that is grabbing everyone’s attention in this IPL 2023, it’s Jofra Archer from the Mumbai Indians IPL squad list. Just like Sam Curran, even Jofra missed out on IPL 2022 due to recurring injury issues. Still, Jofra Archer’s injury has healed and he has further participated in England’s tour to Bangladesh while grabbing 5 wickets.
Even though he get to bowl on those lifeless wickets in Bangladesh without much assistance, Jofra showed some glimpses of his lethal pace deliveries. Besides, with Jasprit Bumrah missing out due to injury in the Mumbai Indians IPL 2023 squad, Jofra will have a lot of expectations on his shoulders.
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Harry Brook( Sunrisers Hyderabad)
You may find this list full of English players and their recent T20 world cup victory is a big reason for it. That said, Harry Brook, who has been roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping 13.25 in the IPL 2023 auction is another player to watch out for in this season.
The ICC International debutant of the year has amassed a lot of runs in both the test and T20 formats this season for England. Besides, he is been deemed the ‘ Next big thing in English cricket’ for his impeccable ability to hit the ball.
With SRH looking to revive their campaign after last year’s debacle, harry Brook will have a lot to do in the process.
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Mohsin Khan( Lucknow super giants)
Mohsin khan from LSG ( Lucknow super Giants) has emerged as one of the top performers in the IPL 2022 season. According to experts, he may be in line to feature in the World Test championship final as a key bowler for India.
Besides having the ability to swing the ball both ways, Mohsin khan further brings in a superb slower ball. Still, his fitness issues have been the biggest concern for both the franchisee and his fans in the Indian cricket fraternity. That said, his ability to perform even in tight situations makes him a player to watch out for in IPL 2023.
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Avinash Singh
You may not hear a lot about him but Avinash Singh from Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2023 squad is a real deal when it comes to fiery pace bowling. Just like Umran Malik from SRH, Avinash Singh also hails from Jammu and constantly clocks at a speed of around 150kmph.
So, just as Umran impressed all of us with his lethal pace in the IPL 2022, we can surely lay our hopes on Avinash to repeat the heroics.
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Tilak Verma( Mumbai Indians)
In IPL 2022, Mumbai Indians didn’t have much to remember given their dismal performances all along. Still, if there’s one player that has turned out to be a find for them, it’s Tilak Verma. While amassing more than 400 runs, he single-handedly carried the Mumbai Indians IPL campaign on his shoulders.
So, as the IPL 2023 kicks off, we are expecting him to continue his dream run for the men in blue and gold.
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Cameron Green ( Mumbai Indians)
When Cameron green smashed Indian bowlers out of the park during his 19 ball half century recently, he announced his arrival in International cricket. That said, the youngster has been picked by Mumbai Indians for 17.50 crore in the IPL auction 2023. Besides, this makes him the most expensive Australian player in the history of the IPL auction.
The six foot 4 inches youngster can bowl as well and that gives Mumbai Indians that much-needed depth in their IPL 2023 squad. While MI didn’t have a very good IPL 2022 season, Green can certainly uplift their hopes and spirits this time around.
Final words
IPL has always provided a platform to all aspiring young cricketers across the globe over the years. So, even this time around, we can surely expect some or most of these youngsters to make their mark among the herd of well-known International cricket stars.
