LPL 2023: 5 bowlers who bagged big bucks at auction

2. Binura Fernando

The tall left-arm pacer was roped in by Dambulla Aura for USD 76,000. The amount should not come as a surprise, as Binura Fernando was fifth on the list of top wicket-takers in the last edition of the LPL. 

In just five matches, Fernando picked up 12 wickets at an impeccable average of 11.25. In his overall LPL career, the seamer has picked up 18 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 8.35. He has also played 12 T20Is for Sri Lanka, picking up as many wickets with an economy of 8.07.

Those who have seen the six foot six inch-lad bowling will know how he uses a variety of slower ones to outfox batters. His towering frame does well to intimidate the opposition, and the cutters come when one least expects it. Binura could be a handful for Dambulla as they hope to forget memories of 2022, where they finished last on the table.