English group strike it lucky in the IPL auction

Gus Atkinson and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are bound for the competition while the recently-retired David Willey is back after being released by Royal Challengers Bangalore

Nick Howson | 19/12/2023 at 17:31

Harry Brook leads the group of English players who snapped up six positions in next season's Indian Premier League during the annual player auction.

Brook was released from his 13.25 crore deal at Sunriers Hyderabad after one season but was signed up by Delhi Capitals for 4 crore (£390,000).

Double England World Cup winner Chris Woakes hasn't featured in the last two campaigns but was picked up by Punjab Kings for 4.2 crore (£400,000).

Somerset's Tom Kohler-Cadmore was the first name from the uncapped wicketkeepers section and will represent Rajasthan Royals are being signed for just 40 lakh (£40,000), adding an IPL stint to his deals in the T10 League, Pakistan Super League and Lanka Premier League.

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Lucknow Super Giants made a move for David Willey (ARUN SANKAR/AFP via Getty Images)

David Willey retired from England duty following the Cricket World Cup after being overlooked for a central contract, but now has the filip of an IPL deal with Lucknow Super Giants.

Tom Curran's sparkling form for men's Hundred winners Oval Invincibles continues to pay dividends with a move to Royal Challengers Bangalore for his base price of 1.5 crore (£150,000)

Finally, a year that included an international debut and a maiden Test call-up has ended with an IPL deal for Surrey's Gus Atkinson, joining Kolkata Knight Riders for 1 crore.

While England players will reportedly be made available for the duration of next season's IPL, which clashes with the Pakistan T20Is in May, several missed out on one of the 30 remaining overseas contracts.

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Phil Salt and Adil Rashid were left unsold (ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Adil Rashid, previously of Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, missed out, as did Ben Duckett, James Vince and Jamies Overton from those in the top price bracket.

Phil Salt, fresh from his century against West Indies at St George's, was left unsold and there was disappointment too for Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan and Sam Billings.

There were no takers for a collection of players looking for their first IPL deal, as Ollie Robinson, George Scrimshaw, Richard Gleeson, Sam Hain and Chris Wood were all overlooked.

The list of English representation at next season's IPL has now grown to 15, with the six sold at auction joining Moeen Ali (CSK), Jos Buttler (RR), Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone (all Kings), Jason Roy (KKR), Mark Wood (Super Giants), Will Jacks and Reece Topley (both RCB).