IPL auction is set to take place on 20th February (monday) and teams will look to get their combinations right. English players are the biggest attraction this year with some big names involved.
Lets take a look at some of the biggest buys possible this auction:
Ben Stokes
Undoubtedly, the biggest star attraction in this year’s auction is Ben Stokes.He was fantastic on the recent Indian tour. Aggressive batting and death bowling are his strengths and would fit perfectly in any team’s combination. Things are gonna get heated up at the auction as teams will definitely try to get the services of this package.
Jason Roy
Explosive opener is the need for a team like Mumbai Indians and they would not refrain from bidding high for him.An attractive T20 career strike-rate of 144 makes him very dangerous early on in the game.
He plays in T20 leagues in Bangladesh and Australia as well.
Kagiso Rabada
Thus young gun is going to be one of the highest bids this year. In his short T20 career so far, Rabada has an overall economy of 7.50 and is averaging 21 in the format. His ability of hitting the pitch at 145-150 kph consistently, troubles the best in the trade.
His base price is set at INR 1 crore.
Imran Tahir
One of the most underrated properties in cricket, many eyebrows raised when Delhi Daredevils released Imran Tahir before the auction. Recent demolition of New Zealand by Imran Tahir is gonna remind teams of Tahir’s abilities. He has an overall economy of under 7 and an average of just 20 with the ball in the format. Who wouldn’t want the world’s No.1-ranked ODI and T20I bowler in their ranks?
Eoin Morgan
Another English player in the list is Eoin Morgan. The English skipper has no shortage of talent,skill and form at the moment. Him being released by Sunrisers Hyderabad was the result of difficult team combinations. Expect teams like Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils bid high for him.
