5 players who can earn big contracts at IPL Auction 2023 by impressing in Abu Dhabi T10

IPL Auction 2023 is less than a month away. Ahead of the mini-auction, all 10 franchises have released a few big names from their squads. Each team has a few vacant spots and will like to fill them with the best players available for that position in IPL Auction 2023.

Players will be keen to earn the attention of the IPL franchises by performing well in other leagues and matches going on across the world. One of the tournaments that got underway recently is the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Nicknamed the 'Cricket's Fastest Format', the T10 League features eight teams. All eight squads have some world-class players who can earn big deals at the IPL Auction 2023 by performing well in Abu Dhabi. Here's a list of five such players.

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#1 Paul Stirling (New York Strikers)

Paul Stirling has been one of the top performers in almost every top T20 league in the world. However, the Ireland all-rounder has never received an opportunity to play in the IPL. He is known for his explosive starts in the powerplay and his ability to chip in with a few overs of medium pace.

For the record, Stirling has scored 7,818 runs and picked up 77 wickets in 319 matches. If he proves himself as a game-changer for New York Strikers in Abu Dhabi T10 League, he could earn a contract at the IPL Auction 2023.

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#2 Nicholas Pooran (Deccan Gladiators)

Deccan Gladiators skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of the IPL 2023 Auction. He has been in fantastic touch in the T10 League. In the first game against Team Abu Dhabi, he played a whirlwind knock of 77 runs, while in the ongoing match against Northern Warriors, Pooran amassed 80 off just 32 balls.

If the Caribbean star continues in the same vein, he can earn another contract in the range of ₹10 crore like IPL Auction 2022.

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#3 Rilee Rossouw (Delhi Bulls)

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Delhi Bulls batter Rilee Rossouw has been in phenomenal form in T20Is this year. He smashed back-to-back hundreds in T20Is against India and Bangladesh, becoming the first player to achieve the unique feat.

Rossouw is likely to earn a deal at the IPL Auction 2023, but a top performance in the T10 League can help him increase his price.

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#4 Shakib Al Hasan (Bangla Tigers)

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Bangla Tigers captain Shakib Al Hasan is one of the greatest T20 all-rounders of all time. Shakib has scored 6,301 runs and picked up 433 wickets in 383 matches.

Like Rilee Rossouw, Shakib is likely to earn a few bids in the IPL Auction 2023, but if he impresses in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, he can gain interest from more franchises.

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#5 Chris Lynn (Team Abu Dhabi)

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Chris Lynn is the captain of the home franchise Team Abu Dhabi in the T10 League. He once dominated opposition bowling attacks in the IPL, but the Australian has not played in the league since the 2021 season. His last appearance came for Mumbai Indians in 2021 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

If Lynn has an extraordinary season in Abu Dhabi, he can earn bids from the IPL franchises looking for an explosive opening option at the top of the batting order.