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Pakistani players have been absent from the IPL for over a decade. Till date, only 11 Pakistani players have participated in the IPL. Due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, they were barred from the IPL 2009 onward.

Pakistani players in IPL: A forgotten chapter in the tournament’s history

Pakistani players have been absent from the IPL for over a decade. Till date, only 11 Pakistani players have participated in the IPL. Due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, they were barred from the IPL 2009 onward.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has grown into the world&rsquo;s biggest T20 cricketing spectacle, featuring top talent from across the globe. However, one nation that has been absent from the tournament for over a decade is Pakistan.
Do you know, only 11 Pakistani players have ever featured in the IPL?&nbsp;
They participated in the inaugural 2008 season, but due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistani players were barred from the league from 2009 onwards.&nbsp;
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As the IPL 2025 season starts from March 22, let us take a look at the 11 Pakistani players who have featured in IPL&nbsp;
1. Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals)
The left-arm pacer was the standout performer among the Pakistani players in IPL 2008. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, he picked up 22 wickets in 11 matches, winning the Purple Cap (awarded to the highest wicket-taker of the season). His best performance came when he got 6/14 against Chennai Super Kings.
2. Shahid Afridi (Deccan Chargers)
A global T20 superstar, Shahid Afridi played for Deccan Chargers but failed to make an impact. He scored only 81 runs in 10 matches and took 9 wickets with his leg-spin.
3. Shoaib Akhtar (Kolkata Knight Riders)
The "Rawalpindi Express," Shoaib Akhtar played just three matches for Kolkata Knight Riders but left a mark by picking up five wickets, including a fiery spell of 4/11 against Delhi Daredevils.
4. Shoaib Malik (Delhi Daredevils)
The former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik represented Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). He played seven matches, scored 52 runs and took two wickets.
5. Misbah-ul-Haq (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Future Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq played for Royal Challengers Bangalore. In eight matches, he managed 117 runs but failed to make a major impact.
6. Mohammad Asif (Delhi Daredevils)
A skillful swing bowler, Mohammad Asif played for Delhi Daredevils, picking up eight wickets in eight matches. Unfortunately, his career was soon overshadowed by controversies.
7. Umar Gul (Kolkata Knight Riders)
One of the best T20 bowlers at the time, Umar Gul played for KKR and had a great run, taking 12 wickets in six matches.&nbsp;
8. Kamran Akmal (Rajasthan Royals)
The wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal played for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 128 runs in six matches, with some crucial knocks in the middle order.
9. Salman Butt (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Left-handed opener Salman Butt played for KKR, scoring 193 runs in seven matches but struggled for consistency.
10. Younis Khan (Rajasthan Royals)
One of Pakistan&rsquo;s finest batsmen, Younis Khan played only one match for Rajasthan Royals and scored just three runs.
11. Mohammad Hafeez (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Before becoming Pakistan&rsquo;s T20 mainstay, Mohammad Hafeez played for KKR, featuring in eight matches, scoring 64 runs, and picking up two wickets.
Azhar Mahmood: The First Pakistan-Origin Player to Play in IPL
While Pakistani players were barred from IPL after the inaugural 2008 season, one player of Pakistan origin managed to make a return in later editions&mdash;Azhar Mahmood.
Born in Pakistan, Mahmood later acquired British citizenship, which allowed him to be eligible for IPL contracts even after the ban on Pakistani players.&nbsp; In the 2012 IPL auction, Mahmood was picked by Kings XI Punjab for $200,000, double his base price of $100,000. He played as an all-rounder, contributing with both bat and ball.
Later, in 2015, he was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a replacement for James Neesham. However, he played only a few matches before being dropped in the next season.
Mohammad Amir Eyes IPL Contract in 2026
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has expressed his desire to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 if given the opportunity. The 33-year-old left-arm pacer, who has retired from international cricket twice, is currently active in franchise leagues worldwide.
Amir, whose wife is a UK citizen, has reportedly applied for a British passport, which could allow him to participate in the IPL as an overseas player. "By next year, I will have the opportunity to play in the IPL, and if given the chance, why not? I will play IPL&rdquo;, &nbsp;Amir said on the show &lsquo;Haarna Mana Hai&rsquo;.&nbsp;
Why Were Pakistani Players Banned from IPL?
Despite their participation in IPL 2008, Pakistani players were excluded from future seasons due to the political fallout following the 2008 Mumbai attacks. This decision led to an indefinite ban on Pakistan players in the IPL, which continues to this day. &nbsp;
The question of whether Pakistani players will ever return to the IPL remains unanswered, but despite all the ups and down that the IPL itself has seen since its inception, the future remains bright.

The IPL, launched in 2008, redefined T20 cricket, making it thrilling and lucrative. It transformed player earnings, boosted cricket board revenues, and became a launchpad for young talent, bridging the gap between domestic and international cricket.

How has the IPL revolutionized T20 cricket over the years?

The IPL, launched in 2008, redefined T20 cricket, making it thrilling and lucrative. It transformed player earnings, boosted cricket board revenues, and became a launchpad for young talent, bridging the gap between domestic and international cricket.

When the Indian Premier League (IPL) was launched in 2008, few could have predicted the seismic shift it would bring to cricket as a sport.
What started as an ambitious experiment soon turned into the most exciting and lucrative T20 tournament in the world.&nbsp;
The IPL has not only redefined world T20 cricket as a sport but also re-shaped how players, teams, and fans experience the game&hellip;A game changer was BORN!
<h3>A Financial Boom for Players and Cricket Boards</h3>
Before the IPL, cricketers&mdash;especially those outside the big national teams&mdash;often struggled to make a living solely from cricket. The league changed that overnight.
With massive player auctions, uncapped players started earning big, international cricketers got multimillion-dollar deals, and domestic talent found a new stage to showcase their skills. It wasn&rsquo;t just the cricketers who were benefited from this, the cricket boards&rsquo; worldwide gained exposure and experience.
<h3>A Breeding Ground for Young Talent</h3>
One of the biggest impacts of the IPL has been on young cricketers. The platform they got to showcase their talent was just mind-blowing. Moreover, the IPL bridged the gap between domestic and international cricket, providing a stepping stone for aspiring cricketers to transition into national teams. &nbsp;
Many cricketers who started in the IPL&mdash;such as Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Shubman Gill&mdash;have gone on to become superstars for their national teams.
<h3>It was never just about cricket!</h3>
The IPL introduced a new way of consuming cricket. It&rsquo;s not just about the game&mdash;it&rsquo;s an entertainment spectacle. From cheerleaders and electrifying entrance music to high-energy commentary and nail-biting super overs, every match feels like a festival.
The league has blurred the lines between sports and entertainment, making it a must-watch event even for those who aren&rsquo;t hardcore cricket fans.
<h3>Evolution of Playing Styles and Strategies</h3>
T20 cricket existed before the IPL, but the tournament has changed how the game is played. Batters now focus more on power-hitting, regularly hitting boundaries all over the stadium. Bowlers have had to adjust by using variations like knuckleballs, slower yorkers, and wide yorkers to control the game.
Fielding has also improved, with players working on their fitness and agility to make better catches and run-outs.
<h3>Global Influence: IPL&rsquo;s Impact on World Cricket</h3>
What happens in the IPL doesn&rsquo;t stay in the IPL
Other T20 leagues worldwide, from Australia&rsquo;s Big Bash League to England&rsquo;s The Hundred, have borrowed ideas from the IPL. Even international cricket strategies have been influenced, with teams adopting aggressive T20-style play in ODIs and Tests.
The tournament has also brought different cultures together, with players from various nations bonding and learning from each other, a sight that was rarely seen on the filed some years back. Not only this, it was the inception of IPL only that paved the way for other sports&rsquo; league tournaments as well like the badminton league, football league and others.
The Road Ahead
The IPL is more than just a cricket tournament&mdash;it&rsquo;s a revolution that has redefined the game. It has turned players into brands, cricket into entertainment, and fans into passionate global communities.
As the tournament continues to evolve, one thing is certain: T20 cricket will never be the same again and it here to exist for a very long time&nbsp;

Darshan Babu, an engineer, often used to borrow money after losing a bet or to place one in IPL when he was short of funds. His 23-year-old wife, Ranjitha, was tired of the constant harassment by creditors.

Man loses ₹1.5 cr in IPL betting, wife dies by suicide due to creditors' harassment

Darshan Babu, an engineer, often used to borrow money after losing a bet or to place one in IPL when he was short of funds. His 23-year-old wife, Ranjitha, was tired of the constant harassment by creditors.

The lure of online cricket betting took a horrific turn after a Karnataka woman died by suicide due after her husband lost over ₹1.5 crore in IPL.&nbsp; Darshan Babu, an engineer, reportedly often used to borrow money after losing a bet or to place one in IPL when he was short of funds. Tired of the constant harassment by creditors, his His 23-year-old wife Ranjitha reportedly died by suicide.&nbsp; She was found hanging at her home in Chitradurga on March 18.&nbsp; Ranjitha married Darshan in 2020. The duo has a two-year-old son. Ranjitha&rsquo;s father, Venkatesh, claimed that she found out the truth about Darshan's involvement in betting in 2021.&nbsp; During the investigation, police found a suicide note by Ranjitha in which she described the harassment.&nbsp; In his complaint her father said that Ranjitha was extremely distressed due to the constant harassment by moneylenders and this led to her suicide.&nbsp;
&nbsp;He has also named 13 men who had allegedly lent the money to Darshan.
&nbsp;"He Darshan was not willing to get into betting, but the suspects forced him saying it was an easy way to get rich. They promised to finance his betting activities against some blank cheques as security," Venkatesh said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

24-year-old Gagan Sharma allegedly duped an aspiring woman cricketer and her friend of ₹13 lakhs, Delhi police said.

'IPL scam': man poses as IPL player, dupes women of ₹13 lakhs, say police

24-year-old Gagan Sharma allegedly duped an aspiring woman cricketer and her friend of ₹13 lakhs, Delhi police said.

With IPL fever gripping the country as the final match approaches, an alleged scam in the Indian Premier League's name has been busted in Delhi.
A 24-year-old man allegedly posed as an IPL player, and duped an aspiring woman cricketer and her friend of ₹13 lakhs, police said on May 23, 2023.
He allegedly promised to get one woman enrolled into a Ranji team and vowed to help the other get a job at State Bank of India.
The accused, Gagan Sharma, has been arrested.

Death-overs specialist Arshdeep bowled superbly in the final over and defended 16 runs while taking 2 wickets, thus ending MI's 3-match winnings streak

IPL 2023, MI vs PBKS: Punjab prevail in high-scoring humdinger, snap Mumbai's 3-match winning streak

What a game! It was raining sixes all round the ground before Arshdeep Singh produced a brilliant spell as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 13 runs in a high-scoring humdinger at Wankhede Stadium.

Death-overs specialist Arshdeep bowled superbly in the final over and defended 16 runs while taking 2 wickets, thus ending MI's 3-match winnings streak

What a game! It was raining sixes all round the ground before Arshdeep Singh produced a brilliant spell as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 13 runs in a high-scoring humdinger at Wankhede Stadium.
Chasing a mammoth 215-run target, Mumbai lost Ishan Kishan in the second over. Then captain Rohit Sharma and Cameron Green stitched a 76-run stand to bring MI's innings back on track.
With the asking rate climbing and Rohit back in the hut, Green and Suryakumar Yadav unleashed themselves on Punjab bowlers. Such was the impact of both batters' power-packed striking that it seemed Mumbai would overhaul the target before 20 overs.&nbsp;
Though Green returned to the pavilion for 67 runs, Surya went berserk and slammed his fastest IPL fifty. But Arshdeep Singh got rid of Surya for 57 runs and raised Punjab's hopes.&nbsp;
Tim David tried to take Mumbai over the line with his 13-ball 25. However, death-overs specialist Arshdeep bowled superbly in the final over and defended 16 runs while taking 2 wickets, thus ending MI's 3-match winnings streak. In a match with over 400 runs scored, Arshdeep conceded only 29 runs and took 4 wickets.
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Earlier, put into bat, Sam Curran's splendid 29-ball-55 and Jitesh Sharma's 25 runs off 7 deliveries lifted Punjab from a precarious position to post a commendable 214 for 8.
A 92-run stand for the eighth wicket with Harpreet Bhatia's 41 changed the course of the game, with 131 runs coming in the last 10 overs of Punjab's innings.

With two wins and as many defeats, KKR have had their share of highs and lows and are placed fourth on the points table as compared to Mumbai Indians who are ninth with just two points.

IPL 2023: MI vs KKR preview - Nitish Rana's men look to return to winning ways as they face Mumbai

With two wins and as many defeats, KKR have had their share of highs and lows and are placed fourth on the points table as compared to Mumbai Indians who are ninth with just two points.

#IPL #KKR #MI 

With two wins and as many defeats, KKR have had their share of highs and lows and are placed fourth on the points table as compared to Mumbai Indians who are ninth with just two points.

Kolkata Knight Riders may be coming off a loss but are charged up to return to winning ways, as they take in the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Basking in their only win this season against the Delhi Capitals, Mumbai will hope to continue on the path of victory, keeping their IPL campaign on track.&nbsp;
However, the hosts will be under added pressure, as they have not been able to harness their potential so far in IPL 2023.
Despite skipper Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s spectacular innings against Delhi, MI still face consistency issues as the team&rsquo;s other big hitter Suryakumar Yadav battles a poor form this season.
With two wins and as many defeats, KKR have had their share of highs and lows and are placed fourth on the points table as compared to Mumbai Indians who are ninth with just two points.
The team from Kolkata has consistently excelled with the bat and the ball in IPL 2023. Explosive batters and a terrific bowling attack have helped Kolkata stay afloat, an indication that Mumbai will have to put their best foot forward to score their second win.
TEAM NEWS&nbsp;
KKR all-rounder Andre Russell who has been struggling with his fitness, suffered cramps in his leg during the game against Hyderabad on Friday. Russell was escorted off the field with the help of support staff.&nbsp;
Kolkata could turn to one of the three foreign players in its camp, Jason Roy, Litton Das or Tim Southee to replace Russell.&nbsp;
Jofra Archer is yet to make a return to the Mumbai Playing XI since their first match against Bangalore following some fresh elbow trouble. Jason Behrendorff and Riley Meredith have had to shoulder fast-bowling responsibilities for MI without the Englishman.&nbsp;
WEATHER NEWS
Mumbai is reeling under high temperatures during the day coupled with extreme humid conditions. There is a 10% chance of precipitation on Sunday, according to the weather department.&nbsp;
HEAD-TO-HEAD
MI and KKR have clashed 31 times with Mumbai having the upper hand having won against KKR a whopping 22 times.&nbsp;
PROBABLE PLAYING XI&nbsp;
MI PROBABLE PLAYING XI&nbsp;
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hrithik Shokeen, Arshad Khan, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Riley Meredith
KKR PROBABLE PLAYING XI&nbsp;
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, N Jagadeesan, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy, Suyash Sharma
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While Josh Hazlewood is still to arrive in India for the cash-rich league, Glenn Maxwell is still not fully fit.

IPL 2023, RCB vs MI: Injury-hit Bangalore up against rejuvenated Mumbai

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be fretting over the availability of key foreign players when Faf du Plessis' men take on Mumbai Indians at their home ground in Bengaluru.

While Josh Hazlewood is still to arrive in India for the cash-rich league, Glenn Maxwell is still not fully fit.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be fretting over the availability of key foreign players when Faf du Plessis' men take on Mumbai Indians at their home ground in Bengaluru.
While Josh Hazlewood is still to arrive in India for the cash-rich league, Glenn Maxwell is still not fully fit. But the loyal RCB fans would be hoping to see their star batter Virat Kohli roaring at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Mumbai, on the other hand, will look to forget their horror run last season despite not having their lynchpin Jasprit Bumrah in their ranks. However, fit-again English pacer Jofra Archer will certainly boost MI's bowling department along with new foreign buy Jason Behrendorff.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2023-srh-vs-rr-preview-get-ready-for-rajasthan-batters-vs-hyderabad-bowlers-battle-1680349876893">IPL 2023, SRH vs RR preview: Get ready for Rajasthan batters vs Hyderabad bowlers battle</a>
But the big attraction in Mumbai camp would be the new batting line-up which has the likes of hard-hitting batters Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Tim David and Dewald Brevis.
RCB vs MI head-to-head
In a head-to-head comparison, Mumbai have an upper hand over Bangalore, winning 17 out of 30 matches.
 Bangalore weather update
There is no chance of rain in Bangalore on matchday.
Team news
Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss the first half of IPL 2023.
Glenn Maxwell is doubtful for RCB's opening game as he is yet to fully regain strength post-leg fracture.
RCB vs MI Playing XI probables
RCB possible Playing XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Michael Bracewell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Reece Topley, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, and Karn Sharma.
MI possible Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Hrithik Shokeen, Kumar Kartikeya, Jofra Archer, Arshad Khan, and Jason Behrendorff.

Only nine skippers attended the captains' meet in Ahmedabad a day before IPL 2023 kicks off, with Rohit Sharma being the notable omission.

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma gives captains' meet a miss

Only nine skippers attended the captains' meet in Ahmedabad a day before IPL 2023 kicks off, with Rohit Sharma being the notable omission.

here's why

Only nine skippers attended the captains' meet in Ahmedabad a day before IPL 2023 kicks off, with Rohit Sharma being the notable omission.

Only nine skippers attended the captains' meet in Ahmedabad a day before IPL 2023 kicks off, with Rohit Sharma being the notable omission.
According to media reports, the MI captain was unwell, thus, failed to travel to Ahmedabad for the pre-IPL captains' meeting and photoshoot.
However, reports suggest Rohit will most likely be available for Mumbai's opening game against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 2.
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The league will return to its original format of 7 home and 7 away games for the 2023 edition.

IPL 2023 dates announced: Gujarat Titans to face Chennai Super Kings in opener

2-month long #IPL2023 will begin on March 31, with defending champions Gujarat Titans taking on the Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Click for full schedule of the 16th edition of #IPL

The league will return to its original format of 7 home and 7 away games for the 2023 edition.

IPL 2023 dates are finally out!
The 16th edition of the world's biggest T20 extravaganza begins on March 31, with defending champions Gujarat Titans hosting the Chennai Super Kings in the opening clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The two-month-long tournament will conclude at the same venue on May 28, while the league stage will finish a week earlier on May 21.
The tournament will also return to its original format of 7 home and 7 away games, with a total of 70 league matches scheduled. There will be 18 double-headers, with the day game starting at 3:30 PM and all evening games beginning at 7:30 PM.
12 venues are set to host the league stage as Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals will play two home games each in Dharamsala and Guwahati respectively.
The countdown has just begun! ----------------
IPL 2023 Groups
Group A: MI, RR, KKR, DC and LSG.
Group B: CSK, PBKS, SRH, RCB and GT
<a href="https://documents.bcci.tv/bcci/documents/1676632383158_TATA%20IPL%202023%20-%20Match%20Schedule.pdf">Click for full schedule</a>
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As most of the players are keeping busy with their national team duties for now, MS Dhoni has started gearing up for what will be his 15th season in the Indian Premier League this year.

WATCH: MS Dhoni seen hitting massive sixes as CSK skipper gears up for IPL 2023

He's still got it! 
MS Dhoni is preparing for the new IPL season in the best way possible, smashing massive sixes in training.

Watch the video.

#MSDhoni #Dhoni

A video recorded by a fan is doing the rounds on the internet which shows the 41-year-old hitting massive sixes during a training session.

While most of the players are busy with their national team duties, MS Dhoni has started gearing up for what will be his 15th season in the Indian Premier League this year.
A video recorded by a fan is doing the rounds on the internet which shows the 41-year-old hitting massive sixes during his training session. The Chennai Super Kings captain looks all set for the new IPL season that's expected to start in two months' time.
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Green, the second biggest buy in IPL history was picked up by 5-time Champions Mumbai Indians for a mammoth ₹17.5 CR

IPL 2023: Cameron Green quashes unavailability rumours

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green put an end to all rumours regarding his unavailability at the start of the IPL season.
Click for details.

#IPL #IPL2023

Green, the second biggest buy in IPL history was picked up by 5-time Champions Mumbai Indians for a mammoth ₹17.5 CR

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has quashed all rumours regarding his unavailability at the start of the IPL season.
Earlier, news reports claimed Green, who is currently nursing a broken finger, won't be allowed to bowl till mid-April at least.
But the 23-year-old put an end to all the rumours, stating there's no truth to the news and he'll be available to both bat and bowl right from the beginning of IPL 2023.
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AB de Villiers was part of the IPL ever since its inception in 2008 and the former South African captain is hopeful that SA20 can provide the much-needed boost to the game in the country.

Like IPL changed our lives, hoping SA20 can do the same for South African cricket: AB de Villiers

Mr. 360 - AB de Villiers is hoping that South Africa's new T20 League #SA20 can provide a much-needed boost to South African cricket, much like what IPL did for Indian cricket.
Check out what he had to say.


AB de Villiers was part of the IPL ever since its inception in 2008 and the former South African captain is hopeful that SA20 can provide the much-needed boost to the game in the country.

The start of South Africa's new T20 league, the SA20, is less than a fortnight away and former South African captain AB de Villiers is hopeful that the tournament can provide a much-needed boost to the sport in the country.
Comparing it with how IPL changed his life, de Villiers said the league will give South African youngsters the base and the foundation to get exposure at the highest level.
Mr. 360 told Cricket South Africa that they have witnessed these T20 tournaments do wonders for cricket in a country and he believes SA20 is coming at a very good time for South Africa as well.
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Jhye Richardson is going to be their third pacer as five-time champions bought the Australian pacer for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore

Mumbai Indians full squad, players' salary, biggest buys in IPL 2023 auction

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green emerged as the biggest buy for Mumbai Indians with a whopping Rs 17.5 crore in the IPL 2023 auction. 

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Jhye Richardson is going to be their third pacer as five-time champions bought the Australian pacer for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green emerged as the biggest buy for Mumbai Indians with a whopping Rs 17.5 crore in the IPL 2023 auction.&nbsp;
With already having pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer in the squad, Jhye Richardson is going to be their third pacer as five-time champions bought the Australian pacer for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore.
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Here is the full list of players bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) at the IPL 2023 auction:
Cameron Green (INR 17.5 crore), Jhye Richardson (INR 1.5 crore), Piyush Chawla (INR 50 lakh), Duan Jansen (INR 20 lakh), Vishnu Vinod (INR 20 lakh), Shams Mulani (INR 20 lakh), Nehal Wadhera (INR 20 lakh), Raghav Goyal (INR 20 lakh).
MI's remaining purse: Rs 5 lakh
Total player slots available: 1
Overseas slots available: 0
 MI PLAYERS RETAINED AHEAD OF 2023 AUCTION
Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal.

New Zealand limited-overs captain Kane Williamson got a new home in Gujarat as he was grabbed for the base price of Rs 2 crore. 

Gujarat Titans full squad, players' salary, biggest buys in IPL 2023 auction

Uncapped all-rounder Shivam Mavi emerged as the biggest buy for Gujarat Titans at Rs 6 crore in the IPL 2023 auction.

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New Zealand limited-overs captain Kane Williamson got a new home in Gujarat as he was grabbed for the base price of Rs 2 crore.&nbsp;

Uncapped all-rounder Shivam Mavi emerged as the biggest buy for Gujarat Titans at Rs 6 crore in the IPL 2023 auction.
While Ireland left-arm pacer Joshua Little became the first Irish player to get an IPL team. The defending champions bought Little for Rs 4.4 crore.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, New Zealand limited-overs captain Kane Williamson got a new home in Gujarat as he was grabbed for the base price of Rs 2 crore.&nbsp;
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Here is the full list of players bought by Gujarat Titans (GT) at the IPL 2023 auction:
Kane Williamson (Rs 2 crore), Odean Smith (Rs 50 lakh), KS Bharat (Rs 1.2 crore), Shivam Mavi (Rs 6 crore), Urvil Patel (Rs 20 lakh), Joshua Little (Rs 4.4 crore), Mohit Sharma (Rs 50 lakh).
GT's remaining purse after IPL 2023 auction: Rs 4.45 crore
Total player slots available: 0
Overseas slots available: 0&nbsp;
Gujarat's retained players for IPL 2023
Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad.

Dwayne Bravo will continue to work with Chennai Super Kings as a bowling coach during IPL 2023

Dwayne Bravo retires from IPL, joins CSK coaching staff for this role

Since its inception in 2008, Dwayne Bravo had played IPL every year except in 2017 when an injury prevented him from representing Gujarat Lions.

Dwayne Bravo will continue to work with Chennai Super Kings as a bowling coach during IPL 2023

Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday.
But he will continue to work with the Chennai Super Kings as their bowling coach during IPL 2023. &nbsp;Laxmipathy Balaji, CSK's bowling coach till last season, has taken a break for one year due to personal commitments.
In a franchise statement, Bravo said that he doesn't have to adjust much from being a player to a coach given he has been working with bowlers during his playing days as well.
Since its inception in 2008, Bravo had played IPL every year except in 2017 when an injury prevented him from representing Gujarat Lions.
The legendary West Indian cricketer made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2008. With 183 wickets in the IPL, Bravo is the leading wicket-taker after 15 seasons in the cash-rich league.

Rajasthan Royal's full list of retained, released players & remaining purse ahead of IPL 2023

Daryl Mitchell & James Neesham were among 4 overseas stars released by #RajasthanRoyals. Putting an end to speculations, Sanju Samson's team retained Devdutt Padikkal for next season.

Rajasthan released 4 overseas stars in Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile &amp; Rassie van der Dussen

Amid all the criticism in IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals have put their faith in youngster Riyan Parag once again as the Jaipur-based team chose to retain the youngster from Assam.
Ahead of the IPL 2023 mini-auction, Rajasthan released nine players, including 4 overseas players.
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Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Rassie van der Dussen failed to keep their name in the Rajasthan Royals' retention list. &nbsp;
However, they have retained their core which has Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Trent Boult, and Yuzvendra Chahal among others.
The IPL 2022's runner-up will go into the mini-auction in December with a salary purse of Rs 13.2 crore.&nbsp;
All you need to know about Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2023 mini-auction on December 23:
Players released by Rajasthan Royals: Anunay Singh, Corbin Bosch, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Karun Nair, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rassie van der Dussen, Shubham Garhwal, Tejas Baroka
Purse left: INR 13.2 crore
Overseas slots to fill: 4
Retained players: Sanju Samson (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa

Royal Challengers Bangalore's full list of retained, released players & remaining purse ahead of IPL 2023

Having released just 5 players in total, RCB have opted for continuity next season. They only have 2 overseas slots remaining, with a purse of ₹8.75 CR in the next month's IPL auction.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) released five players ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction on December 23 in Kochi with West Indian Sherfane Rutherford the only big name among the released players.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) who had earlier allowed left-arm pacer Jason Behrendorff to leave for the Mumbai Indians in a trade deal earlier, released four more players ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction on December 23 in Kochi.
West Indian batting all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford was the only big name among the players released by the franchise.
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With RCB retaining their overseas core of Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood &amp; Wanindu Hasaranga among others, the Bangalore-based franchise has only two overseas slots to fill during the IPL 2023 mini-auction.
Faf du Plessis-led side will go into the auction with a purse of Rs 8.75 crore.
Full list of players released and retained by RCB&nbsp;
Players Released: Aneeshwar Gautam, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford
Players traded: Jason Behrendorff to Mumbai Indians
Purse left: Rs 8.75 crore
Overseas slots remaining: 2
Players retained: Faf du Plessis (capt), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep.

Gujarat Titans full list of retained, released players & remaining purse ahead of IPL 2023

Out-of-favour English opener Jason Roy was released by current IPL Champions Gujarat Titans, who also allowed Ferguson & Gurbaz to leave for KKR through trade deals.

Having already released Lockie Ferguson &amp; Rahmanullah Gurbaz to KKR, the Gujarat Titans also left out 4 more players before the retention cutoff date.

IPL Champions Gujarat Titans have released out-of-favour English batter Jason Roy and West Indies all-rounder Dominic Drakes from their roster.
The likes of Lockie Ferguson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz had already been traded to the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Meanwhile, as expected, captain Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph are among the 18 players retained by the franchise.
The Titans have a purse of ₹19.25 crores left and have 3 overseas players slot remaining.
Gujarat Titans list of players released and retained.
Players released: Gurkeerat Singh, Jason Roy, Varun Aaron, Dominic Drakes
Players traded: Lockie Ferguson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz to KKR
 Purse left: ₹19.25 crore
 Overseas slots remaining: 3
 Players retained: Hardik Pandya (capt), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad

Lucknow Super Giants' full list of retained, released players & remaining purse ahead of IPL 2023

Jason Holder, Manish Pandey, Evin Lewis & Dushmantha Chameera, all released by the #LucknowSuperGiants ahead of #IPL2023. LSG have 4 overseas slots remaining with a purse of ₹ 23.35 crore.

After a superb outing in their maiden edition, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) put faith in the majority of their players, retaining 15 of them for the next edition of the IPL.

Having qualified for the playoffs in their very first IPL, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have put faith in the majority of their players as they retained 15 of them ahead of the auction in December.
Manish Pandey's omission from retained players' list seems to be an obvious one after his lacklustre show in IPL 2022. Among the 7 players released by the franchise, West Indians Jason Holder, Evin Lewis and Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera were the other big names released by LSG.
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Lucknow will go into the IPL 2023 mini-auction in December with a purse of Rs 23.35 crore.&nbsp;
All you need to know about Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction on December 23:
Players released: Andrew Tye, Ankit Rajpoot, Dushmantha Chameera, Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Manish Pandey, Shahbaz Nadeem
Remaining purse remaining: Rs 23.35 crore
Overseas slots to fill: 4
Players retained by LSG ahead of IPL mini auction: KL Rahul (capt), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi

Sunrisers Hyderabad's full list of retained, released players & remaining purse ahead of IPL 2023

#IPLRetention: Having retained just 12 players, #SunrisersHyderabad will have the biggest purse for the #IPLAuction in December.

Captain Kane Williamson & Nicholas Pooran among 12 players released by SRH. 


After a disastrous outing in IPL 2022, Sunrisers Hyderabad are set for a major overhaul when they go into the IPL 2023 mini-auction on December 23 in Kochi

After a disastrous outing in IPL 2022, Sunrisers Hyderabad are set for a major overhaul when they go into the IPL 2023 mini-auction on December 23 in Kochi.&nbsp;
The Hyderabad-based franchise released 12 players along with captain Kane Williamson and Nicholas Pooran.&nbsp;
After the mass removal of players off their roster, SRH have the highest remaining purse of Rs 42.25 crore and 4 overseas slots to fill.&nbsp;
All you need to know about Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the IPL 2023 mini-auction on December 23:
Players released: Kane Williamson, Nicholas Pooran, Jagadeesha Suchith, Priyam Garg, Ravikumar Samarth, Romario Shepherd, Saurabh Dubey, Sean Abbott, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Sushant Mishra, Vishnu Vinod
Remaining Purse: Rs 42.25 crore Remaining overseas slots: 4
SRH's retained players ahead of the IPL 2023 mini-auction: Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik

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