IPL 2018 auction: Five uncapped Indian players who can hit jackpot #IPL2018
An Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is a stage where the word ‘surprise’ is an understatement. We have seen relatively lesser known and uncapped players getting snapped by teams at astounding prices and this year will be no different.
Here we take a look at five uncapped Indian players who can hit jackpot in this auction:
Krunal Pandya – Krunal has established himself as an utility player in this format and was one of the important members of the triumphant Mumbai Indians team. Hardik Pandya’s brother scored 243 runs at an average of 34.71 in the last edition and also took two wickets. It is highly likely that Mumbai Indians will use the right to match option for him.
Prithvi Shaw – Although Shaw was unsold in the previous auction, few will bet on a repeat of a similar result this weekend. The captain of the Indian under-19 cricket team is expected to be on the radar of all the teams and everyone has taken note of his sterling performances in the Ranji Trophy and the ongoing U-19 World Cup.
Deepak Hooda – The big-hitting Hooda has represented Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous editions. He is also an off-spinner and was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for an astounding Rs 4.2 crore in 2016. Having played 41 matches, the Baroda man is an experienced customer in this tournament.
Kamlesh Nagarkoti – This teenage tearaway has generated quite a buzz in the ongoing U-19 World Cup with his speed and as fast bowlers are always in high demand in the T20 format, it won’t be a surprise if franchises go all out for him in the auction. There’s a good chance that Rajasthan Royals will go for him in the auction as he will also give the team a local connect.
Rajneesh Gurbani – The find of the Ranji season, Rajneesh was one of the main reasons behind Vidarbha's fairytale run. He finished the season as the second-highest wicket-taker with 39 wickets. A proven swing bowler in Indian conditions would appeal to many franchises and having tasted blood with Vidarbha, his winning mentality will also help him settle down quickly in the slam bang format.
An Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is a stage where the word ‘surprise’ is an understatement. We have seen relatively lesser known and uncapped players getting snapped by teams at astounding prices and this year will be no different.
Here we take a look at five uncapped Indian players who can hit jackpot in this auction:
Krunal Pandya – Krunal has established himself as an utility player in this format and was one of the important members of the triumphant Mumbai Indians team. Hardik Pandya’s brother scored 243 runs at an average of 34.71 in the last edition and also took two wickets. It is highly likely that Mumbai Indians will use the right to match option for him.
Prithvi Shaw – Although Shaw was unsold in the previous auction, few will bet on a repeat of a similar result this weekend. The captain of the Indian under-19 cricket team is expected to be on the radar of all the teams and everyone has taken note of his sterling performances in the Ranji Trophy and the ongoing U-19 World Cup.
Deepak Hooda – The big-hitting Hooda has represented Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous editions. He is also an off-spinner and was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for an astounding Rs 4.2 crore in 2016. Having played 41 matches, the Baroda man is an experienced customer in this tournament.
Kamlesh Nagarkoti – This teenage tearaway has generated quite a buzz in the ongoing U-19 World Cup with his speed and as fast bowlers are always in high demand in the T20 format, it won’t be a surprise if franchises go all out for him in the auction. There’s a good chance that Rajasthan Royals will go for him in the auction as he will also give the team a local connect.
Rajneesh Gurbani – The find of the Ranji season, Rajneesh was one of the main reasons behind Vidarbha's fairytale run. He finished the season as the second-highest wicket-taker with 39 wickets. A proven swing bowler in Indian conditions would appeal to many franchises and having tasted blood with Vidarbha, his winning mentality will also help him settle down quickly in the slam bang format.
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