Indian T20 League 2023: Five Tamil Nadu players Chennai could target in mini auction

With the Indian T20 League 2023 mini-auction right around the corner, the franchises are already keen to fill up the slots and the Chennai team, in specific, will look to target players from Tamil Nadu to take them into the squad. 

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Although it is unlikely that the franchise will release more than 3 to 4 players, we decided to handpick five players from Tamil Nadu whom the team management might pick in the upcoming mini-auction. 

Here are the players:

1) Ajay Krishna

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Ajay Krishna (Image Source: Twitter)

For the unversed, the player from the state was a part of Ruby Trichy Warriors in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). The youngster came up with impressive performances and he can fit into any franchise. 

His best performance in the league came against Chepauk Super Gillies on July 6, when he picked a three-for and made a name for himself. The cricketer might as well make it to the Chennai squad as he fills the requirements. 

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2) Jayaraman Suresh Kumar

Jayaraman Suresh Kumar (Image Source: Twitter)

Playing for Lyca Kovai Kings in the TNPL 2022, Kumar ended up as the second-highest run scorer of the tournament. With 393 runs at an average of 49.75, the batter reached the fifty-run landmark thrice and impressed everyone with his consistent performances. 

With the Chennai franchise looking to rebuild and rejuvenate their squad with youngsters, Kumar, who caught the eyes of the scouts in the domestic tournament, might as well make it to MS Dhoni’s team in the upcoming auction. 

3) Kaushik Mohan Gandhi

Kaushik Mohan Gandhi (Image Source: Twitter)

Kaushik Mohan Gandhi, who represented the Chepauk Super Gillies in the recently concluded TNPL, scored 226 runs at an average of around 25. However, it was Gandhi’s ability to rotate the strike and sharp mind that caught the attention of the experts. 

Chennai team, who are in need of young middle-order batters, in the absence of Suresh Raina, will look to fill in the slot with Gandhi. With impressive domestic records, it will not be a surprise if the Chennai team go all out for the player. 

4) L Kiran Akash

L Kiran Akash (Image Source: Twitter)

L Kiran Akash, who played for Siechem Madurai Panthers in TNPL 2022, ended up as the second-highest wicket-taker as the bowler racked up 12 wickets to his name with an economy of around 8. The right-arm medium fast could well fit in the Chennai team as they are also looking for a young pacer. 

If at all the Chennai franchise have very less slots to fill in the upcoming auction, Akash, who impressed with his stupendous spells in the tournament, might attract the bid and don the yellow jersey in the 2023 Indian T20 League. 

5) Aswin Crist

Aswin Crist (Image Source: Twitter)

Aswin Crist was a part of the Tiruppur team in the TNPL 2022 and was one of the leading wicket-takers of the well-known tournament. With 11 wickets to his name at an economy of around 8, the 28-year-old rattled the opposition batters with his skills and is one of the contenders to represent the Indian team in future.

With the best spell of 3/13, Crist hit the headlines when he toyed with Siechem Madurai Panthers batters in the tournament. As things stand, the Chennai team might as well bid for the talented bowler and get him in the squad.