The player auction of the LPL will be held on the 1st of October.

About 150 foreign players including Chris Gayle, Darren Sammy, Darren Bravo, Shahid Afridi, Shakib-Al-Hasan, Ravi Bopara, Colin Munro and Vernon Philander have been shortlisted for the auction.

According to the tournament rules, each franchise can buy up to six international players.

A total of 30 international cricketers and 65 local cricketers will be selected to play for the five teams.

The tournament will run from 14th of November to 6th of December 2020.