IPL auction:10 players who could start a bidding war
The HinduA look at the 10 cricketers who could prompt a bidding war among the eight franchises before Hugh Edmeades, the auctioneer, pounds his gavel and pronounces them “sold” on Wednesday. Pat Cummins Base price: ₹2 crore The last time the Australian pace spearhead featured in the IPL, in 2017, he claimed 15 wickets for Delhi Daredevils. Shimron Hetmyer Base price: ₹50 lakh He may have failed to live up to his hefty pay cheque last year, having been released by the Royal Challengers Bangalore but the Caribbean batsman has made a strong case for himself during the West Indies’ ongoing tour. Chris Morris Base price: ₹1 crore The South African was not retained by Delhi Capitals for his poor show in the last edition of the IPL. Alex Carey Base price: ₹50 lakh At a base price of ₹50 lakh, Australian Carey could well emerge as a surprise package in this year’s auction.