LPL 2023: 5 bowlers who bagged big bucks at auction

4. Dunith Wellalage

The 20-year-old was picked by the three-time defending champions Jaffna Kings for a sum of USD 56,000. Dunith Wellalage not only brings his accurate left-arm orthodox bowling to the table but also adds value down the order with the bat.

Wellalage has played nine ODIs and a solitary Test for Sri Lanka thus far. However, he is yet to make his debut in the T20I format. In the nine ODIs, Wellage has picked up as many wickets. Jaffna Kings' skipper Thisara Perera used him tactically throughout last year's tournament. The experienced all-rounder did not utilise Wellalage's bowling in all the matches, but whenever the youngster was called upon, he invariably delivered.

Wellalage bowled 18 overs last season in the LPL and picked up six wickets. His economy rate was a mind-boggling 4.55 only. There was no doubt that the Kings' management would go all out to secure the Colombo-born youngster's services. He will be bowling alongside the relatively-experienced Maheesh Theekshana.