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IPL 2023 Auction: Five Players Lucknow Super Giants Should Target On December 23

With a decent budget remaining and minimum of three including one overseas player slot left to fill, LSG will look to add a backup opener, an all rounder and an overseas pacer at the IPL 2023 auction.

Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will look to strengthen their squad for the next season of Indian Premier League during the upcoming IPL 2023 Auction.

In their inaugural appearance, Lucknow Super Giants reached the playoffs, having finished third in the points table, but were knock out in the Eliminator by Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Following a decent first season, LSG have retained most of their core and released seven players including Jason Holder and Manish Pandey, who were the only two that played a part in their run last season.

With a decent budget remaining and minimum of three including one overseas player slot left to fill, LSG will look to add a backup opener, an all rounder and an overseas pacer at the IPL 2023 auction, which is set to be held in Kochi on December 23.

Lucknow Super Giants Retained Players List

KL Rahul, Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Marcus Stoinis (Australia), Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers (West Indies), Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood (England), Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi.

Lucknow Super Giants Released Players

LSG released four overseas players - the West Indies pair Jason Holder and Evin Lewis, Australian pacer Andrew Tye, who was brought in as replacement for Mark Wood, and Sri Lanka speedster Dushmanta Chameera. They also released Indian trio Manish Pandey, Shahbaz Nadeem and Ankit Rajpoot.

Lucknow Super Giants released players list: Andrew Tye (Australia), Ankit Rajpoot, Dushmantha Chameera (Sri Lanka), Evin Lewis (West Indies), Jason Holder (West Indies), Manish Pandey, Shahbaz Nadeem.

Remaining Purse for IPL 2023 Auction: Rs 23.35 Crores

Remaining Slots: 10 players max, including 4 overseas players max

Now, we take a look at the players who Lucknow Super Giants should buy at the IPL 2023 auction:

1. Harry Brook (Base Price: Rs 1.50 Crore)

1. Harry Brook (Base Price: Rs 1.50 Crore)

The England batter, who has showcased his ability in T20 league across the globe like BBL and PSL, has finally become a mainstay in the national team.

The 23-year-old's ability to score at a brisk pace batting at number three or four will be something that Lucknow Super Giants will require following the release of Evin Lewis and Manish Pandey.

However, his availability for the whole tournament like the other English players is still under the cloud with the packed schedule next year.

Ideal Price: Rs 1.50-4 Crore

2. Mayank Agarwal (Base Price: Rs 1 Crore)

2. Mayank Agarwal (Base Price: Rs 1 Crore)

The Indian opener can be reunited with his friend and former teammate KL Rahul, but if he lands up in Lucknow, he won't be a guaranteed starter as Quinton de Kock is already there to partner the LSG skipper.

Mayank too will be played at number three if picked in the 11. Plus, it will also depend on when he gets called up in the auction with Brook also in Set 1.

Ideal Price: Rs 1-4 Crore

3. Cameron Green (Base Price: Rs 2 Crore)

3. Cameron Green (Base Price: Rs 2 Crore)

The Australian all-rounder will be on many franchises radar and LSG are one of them that could afford him. However, with the packed schedule in 2023, the youngster may not be available for the entire tournament like most of the Australian and England players.

But, the 23-year-old, who can hit a long ball and bowl a full quota of overs is something most teams will not like to pass on, making him a smart buy for any side including LSG, who could use him as a number three batter and also to bowl in the middle overs.

Ideal Price: Rs 2 Lakhs to Rs 7 Crore

4. Dasun Shanaka (Base Price: Rs 50 Lakhs)

4. Dasun Shanaka (Base Price: Rs 50 Lakhs)

The Sri Lankan all-rounder has often missed out on landing an IPL contract despite being a consistent performer in the international stage.

He brings leadership quality and all-round ability to any side. But, a recent dip in form, may put doubt in the franchises mind.

However, a utility player like Shanaka, who can finish games with the bat is an ability many will not overlook. The next edition is maybe the edition, he finally gets to play in IPL. He can also be bought at a lower price compared to the other options.

Ideal Price: Rs 50 Lakhs to Rs 1.50 Crores

5. Dawid Malan (Base Price: Rs 1.50 Crores)

5. Dawid Malan (Base Price: Rs 1.50 Crores)

The English batter, who spent most of the last two years at the top of the batsmen ranking in the shortest format, has not found much success in IPL. He, however, will be the perfect number three for Lucknow Super Giants if they miss out on his compatriot Brook.

Ideal Price: Rs 1.50 Crores

Story first published: Friday, December 16, 2022, 17:54 [IST]
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