LPL 2023: 5 bowlers who bagged big bucks at auction

1. Dilshan Madushanka

The 22-year-old left-arm seamer landed the most lucrative contract in the auction. Dilshan Madushanka's services were acquired for USD 92,000 by Jaffna Kings. He makes the Jaffna pace-attack look lethal with pacers like Asitha Fernando and Nuwan Thushara, in the mix.

Arguably Sri Lanka's finest fast bowler, Chaminda Vaas, predicted a bright future for Madushanka when he was just a 17-year-old. Sri Lanka's Head Coach Chris Silverwood, also lauded the pacer's work ethic. Talking about his talent, who could forget the fabulous inswinger he bowled to castle the great Virat Kohli in the  2022 Asia Cup. 

Madushanka has just played 13 international games in white-ball cricket for the Island nation. He was initially overlooked when Sri Lanka named their squad for the World Cup Qualifiers. However, he has been called up recently to the side as standby option. A lot of eyes will be on Madushanka when the fourth season of the LPL gets underway.