LPL Auction: Lanka Premier League adopted the drafting process for the first time in 3 years, and some of the biggest names in the world of cricket were up for grabs. Ninety-five players were sold in the first-ever auction of the LPL draft.
But the biggest shock that confused the fan was Suresh Raina. Raina was the only Indian player in the auction pool at the base price of $50000. But the auctioneer never called out his name for the bidding.
No Call For Raina?
The biggest shock for the fans was that the name of Suresh Raina was never announced. His name was included in the auction pool as he was the only Indian to take part in Lanka Premier League Draft. But the auctioneer Charu Sharma never announced his name.
Many reports have come out stating that Raina withdrew his name from the auction. The left-handed batsman is one of the best T20 has to offer. He last played in the Legend’s League Cricket, Road Safety League, and Abu Dhabi T10 League.
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Pakistan Players in High Demand
Undoubtedly, Pakistan Cricket team players dominated the first draft of the Lanka Premier League. Ten players from the Pakistan Cricket team found the buyer in the first round of the auction, while players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Naseem Shah were signed before the auction.
It Is Raining Money for Dilshan
Dilshan Madhushanka became the most expensive player in the Lanka Premier League auction when Jaffna Kings bought him for $92000. The 22-years old left-arm pacer is one of the most promising medium pacers in the world.
He was the find of the Asia Cup 2022 for Sri Lanka. His performance against India, where he took three wickets for just 24 runs, guided Sri Lanka to one of the year’s biggest upsets. Dilshan is the one to look out for, and many eyes will be on him.
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