The fourth season of the Lanka Premier League is set to make its return. The upcoming season is scheduled to commence on July 31, while the Lanka Premier League 2023 Auction will take place on June 14. A total of 360 players from various countries have been shortlisted for the Auction, including India’s Suresh Raina, which has generated excitement among Indian fans. They are eager to know which TV channel in India will broadcast the live telecast of the LPL 2023 Auction. Here, you can find the Lanka Premier League 2023 Auction date, time, players list, and broadcast details in India.
In previous seasons, players were chosen by franchises through drafts. However, this year, the LPL will witness its first-ever Auction. The Auctioneer for this event will be Charu Sharma, who also hosted the IPL 2022 Auction. The inaugural Auction of the Sri Lanka T20 League will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.
The Lanka Premier League 2023 Auction is scheduled for June 14, with the live telecast in India expected to begin at 2:30 PM. Sony Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the LPL in India. However, the Auction will not be televised on this channel. Instead, it can be streamed online.
The official YouTube channel of Sri Lanka Cricket will provide the live stream of the Lanka Premier League Auction in India. Additionally, Facebook users can watch it on the official page of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Before the Auction, all five teams have already signed four players each. Notably, Pakistan’s Babar Azam is set to make his first IPL appearance with the Colombo Strikers. As for the LPL 2023 Auction players list, much attention will be on Suresh Raina, who has registered in the highest base price category of $50,000 (approximately 41 lakh rupees). Other international stars like Chris Lynn, Rassie Van der Dussen, and Wahab Riaz will also be up for bidding. For a comprehensive list of players participating in the Lanka Premier League 2023 Auction, refer to the official source.
