IPL 2021 mini-auction: A juggle of money and available players for teams
Hindustan TimesPerhaps if the Indian Premier League’s mini-auction was an end in itself, five-time champions Mumbai Indians would rarely win the heavy-spending bragging rights. Big Bash League lead wicket-taker Jhye Richardson and New Zealand’s tall quick Kyle Jamieson could both be in contention. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament performers - Saurashtra’s Chetan Sakariya and Baroda’s Lukman Meriwala, both left-arm seamers, could also find takers. Because even if there is a mega auction next year, there may be some new rule that comes in.” In need for Indian wicket-keeping reserves are RCB and Delhi Capitals, which could open up opportunities for Mushtaq Ali Trophy success stories like Kerala’s Mohammed Azharuddeen, Saurashtra’s Avi Barot or Baroda’s Kedar Devdhar. 10 TOP PICKS: Glenn Maxwell, Shakib Al Hasan, Steve Smith, Chris Morris, Moeen Ali, Alex Hales, Jhye Richardson, Umesh Yadav, Mujeeb ur Rahman, K Gowtham YOUNG AND OLD Youngest Indian – Khrievitso Kense leg spinner Youngest overseas – Noor Ahmad left arm wrist spinner Oldest Indian – Nayan Doshi left arm-spinner Oldest overseas – Fidel Edwards right arm-fast