The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League will feature stars from around the world, including a dozen from England. Jonhenry Wilson has a look.
Reece Topley (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Topley placed for Durban’s Super Giants in the SA20 and Dubai Capitals in the International League T20 earlier this year. He is a promising addition to Bangalore’s seam-bowling attack. The Royal Challengers remain in pursuit of a maiden IPL title after losing three finals.
Reece Topley was absolutely superb yesterday for England π pic.twitter.com/SVTAug5Kpf
— James (@Surreycricfan) July 11, 2022
David Willey (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Willey’s role as a left-arm seamer for Bangalore will be important. But the all-rounder’s prowess with the bat might take on more onus, too, after fellow England star Will Jacks was sidelined from Bangalore’s campaign due to injury.
David Willey ππ#PSL2022pic.twitter.com/rgRvfh1a8s
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) February 1, 2022
Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)
Buttler scored the most runs in the 2022 IPL, topping the second-placed KL Rahul of the Punjab Kings by almost 250. He will go into another campaign with Rajasthan occupying 10th position in the International Cricket Council’s rankings for T20I batsmen.
Boss is gonna entertain us big timeπ€ @josbuttlerpic.twitter.com/VxxallfeZK
— Sushanth (@PichaLiteBro) March 29, 2023
Joe Root (Rajasthan Royals)
This will be Root’s first time in the IPL. He will accompany Buttler at the Royals. Root effectively prepared for the tournament with back-to-back 80s for the Dubai Capitals in the International League T20 relatively recently.
26.03.23 - Joe Rootβs first ball as a Royal! ππ pic.twitter.com/xvfGSgur0I
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 26, 2023
Liam Livingstone (Punjab Kings)
Livingstone missed MI Cape Town’s SA20 campaign due to a knee injury. He won’t play in Punjab’s opening fixture of the IPL, but will be available thereafter subject to fitness clearance. Livngstone’s participation will be particularly important in the absence of the injured Jonny Bairstow.
Throwback to liam Livingstone's 117 m six π₯π pic.twitter.com/vV6dq1yvNt
— Anujβ¨ (@dispresionmehu) March 27, 2023
Sam Curran (Punjab Kings)
Curran was named Player of the Tournament at the 2022 T20 World Cup. He, too, has a key role to play with the bat in the absence of Bairstow. Left-arm seamer Curran will likely open the bowling for Punjab on occasion as well.
Sam Curran would have been well suited for this baz ball era too! πpic.twitter.com/7FcdAM6jWh
— James (@Surreycricfan) June 30, 2022
Jofra Archer (Mumbai Indians)
Archer returned to competitive cricket this year after a lengthy stint on the sidelines due to injury. New Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher is hopeful fast bowler Archer “can kickstart the IPL with a bang.”
Waiting for @JofraArcher pic.twitter.com/gKNxV5boqz
— π¬ (@jaredvenet) March 23, 2023
Moeen Ali (Chennai Super Kings)
Ali was the second-highest wicket-taker among Chennai’s spinners last season. He was also among the franchise’s top five run-scorers in 2022. The England all-rounder will be key to the Super Kings’ pursuit of a fourth IPL title.
#WednesdayWhack π
— The Cricket Wire (@TheCricketWire) April 28, 2021
Moeen Ali π
Just drive it for a six! π pic.twitter.com/NB1kqDiDxc
Ben Stokes (Chennai Super Kings)
Whether Stokes will bowl for Chennai remains in the balance. England want to protect his match fitness ahead of the Ashes series later this year. Super Kings head coach Mike Hussey has suggested Stokes will play as a specialist batsman, for the most part.
Reverse Sweep from our CSKβs 360,BEN STOKES#ChennaiSuperKings #Stokes pic.twitter.com/gsgv6eqfPS
— AJAY (@ajay71845) March 24, 2023
Phil Salt (Delhi Capitals)
Salt played for the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 earlier in 2023. The Capitals lost the final to the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The hard-hitting top-order batsman will want to go one better in India – and help secure a maiden IPL title for Delhi.
POV: You're watching Phil Salt's fearless ball-striking ability on full display! π€©
— Pretoria Capitals (@PretoriaCapsSA) January 20, 2023
Here are some of his best shots from the #HighveldDerby! π₯#RoarSaamMore #PCvJSK #SA20 | @PhilSalt1 pic.twitter.com/rnBrE8jMsL
Harry Brook (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Brook has enjoyed a remarkable start to international cricket. He has scored four centuries in six Tests – and now has the opportunity to star on the IPL’s global stage. Sunrisers Hyderabad have a massively talented recruit in the England batsman.
A special six by Harry Brook.#ENGvsNZ #HarryBrookpic.twitter.com/WrZOW2FTvc
— Cricket With Abdullah π (@Abdullah__Neaz) February 24, 2023
Mark Wood (Lucknow Super Giants)
Wood’s raw pace might struggle in the slower conditions experienced in India. He’s a solid addition to the Lucknow Super Giants seam attack, regardless. Perhaps look forward to him partnering Australia’s Daniel Sams with the new ball.
Mark Wood bowling rockets π #CountyCricket2021 pic.twitter.com/7jf2XhlDbR
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) May 22, 2021