england all rounder Sam Curran Hoping for a good deal in Friday’s IPL auction but says in same ‘bracket’ as similar ben stokes and a few others could affect his chances. IPL auction to be held in Cochin with generalists like Stokes, Australia’s cameron green, among other things, are expected to make big money with several teams looking to bid high on them. With a reserve price of Rs 2 crore, Curran could multiply his earnings at the auction, and the 24-year-old said he would keep an eye on the action on TV.
“I’ve (also) been to previous auctions; you’re at the reserve price. I’ll watch (the auction) on TV. I think Friday morning, when your name comes up, you just say ‘keep the paddle there’, ’” Curran said in a video released by The Telegraph.
Curran, who was picked by Punjab Kings for an incredible Rs 7.2 crore – the third highest bid in pre-IPL 2019 auctions – added that he was desperate for a good deal.
“First of all, you have to get drafted. Obviously, I wish I could go somewhere. But I guess that’s one of those things, I’m with (Ben) Stokes and one that very few other all-rounders come out with, I guess They come in droves. So, anything can happen,” he added.
Curran was released by Punjab Kings ahead of the 2020 season, but the speed bowling all-rounder, who had a reserve price of Rs 10 million, was eventually sold to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 55 million.
Four-time IPL champions CSK looking to rebuild after finishing ninth in IPL 2022 could target Curran again Dwayne Bravo Retired, leaving one key slot empty. The England player will suit them because he has done well for them in the past.
During England’s stunning 3-0 series win over Pakistan, Curran said the way the team played was simply fantastic.
“It’s crazy. Playing under (Test captain) Stokes and (manager) Brendon McCallum In the past, the way they played was amazing. It (streak) started in the summer and I thought, the best thing is that there were a lot of injuries, a guy like Jonny (Birstow) probably started the (streak) and came out and gave confidence, he missed (due to unusual injuries).
“(Now) you have Brooke (Harry Brook) came in and got three hundred dollars in Pakistan and he kind of said ‘how could Jonny come back’. It’s absolutely amazing,” Curran said.
“I think everyone thinks Pakistan is a very difficult place to visit. But to win, it’s a fantastic achievement.”
(Aside from the title, this story is unedited by NDTV staff and published via a syndicated feed.)
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