IPL 2023: 10 Underrated players who can earn big at auction
IPL 2023 auction is scheduled to be held on December 23 in Kochi.
5. Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka has been an inspirational leader for Sri Lanka and led them from the front on many occasions. He has played the role of a finisher and has played many match-winning knocks for the team. The 31-year-old has featured in 82 T20Is and scored 1204 runs at a strike rate of 117.57.
The Negombo-born has been in pristine touch in 2022. Shanaka has played 25 T20Is and smashed 497 runs at a strike rate of 135.79. The ace batter’s ability to soak in pressure and thrive in crunch situations has been the key to his success.
Besides Shanaka’s finishing prowess, he is a wily customer with the ball and bagged 21 wickets at an economy of 8.10 in T20 internationals. He has the ability to deceive batters with his variations and bowl in the slog overs as well.
A seam-bowling all-rounder always has been in high demand in the IPL market and someone of Shanaka’s caliber could be a valuable addition to any side. Therefore, franchises could go all guns blazing to rope him in at the forthcoming auction.
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