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IPL 2023 Auction: Here’s the list of all four Associate Nation Players Participating In The Auction
In the last few years, a number of players from Associate nations have participated in the Indian T20 League. Players from associate nations receive the chance to showcase their skills and potential in the cash-rich league and have the opportunity to compete against some of the best players in the globe.
On December 23, the mini auctions of the 2023 edition of the Indian T20 League will take place in Kochi. In this auction, a total number of 405 players will make their presence felt. Out of the 405 players, 273 are Indians and 132 are from other countries, including four from associate countries. There are 119 total capped players, 282 uncapped players, and 4 players from associate countries.
Let’s have a look at the 4 players from Associate Nations who will be participating in the 2023 Indian T20 League Auction:
Karthik Meiyappan – UAE
Karthik Meiyappan (Source: Twitter)
Karthik Meiyappan is a 22-year-old leg-spinner who recently caught everyone’s attention with his hat-trick against Sri Lanka for the UAE in the 20-20 World Cup 2022. Meiyappan was born in Chennai, making him an Indian by birth. The Meiyappan family moved frequently between Chennai, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi over a long period of time. In the end, they chose to move to Dubai, and that was the start of Meiyappan’s career as an international player for the UAE.
