5 Indian bowlers who can fetch big bucks in the mega auction
Many bowlers are available in the mega auction and including a proven Indian bowler in their ranks will be one of the top priorities for the franchises ahead of the big auction day. Be it a spinner or a fast bowler, the teams will be looking to add an Indian to their side for more quality and wicket-taking options. All the ten teams would hope to bid for the Indian talents that can make their case strong for the upcoming IPL 2022.
Let’s take a look at 5 Indian bowlers who will be on-demand in the mega auction 2022
1. Shardul Thakur
One of the most sought-after players in the upcoming mega auction is surely going to be Shardul Thakur. His knack for picking up wickets is what makes him really special. Something or the other always happens whenever the ball is given to Thakur. In 60 IPL innings, he has picked up 67 wickets. From back-of-the-hand cutters to knuckleball, he has a lot of variations in his arsenal.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal
With RCB surprisingly deciding not to retain Chahal, the leg-spinner will be the one to watch out in the auction. He has taken 139 scalps in 114 matches in IPL with an average of 22.28. Over the years when RCB had struggled for poor bowling show, it was Chahal who always looked like taking wickets for them. All the teams would look to fetch him a big contract for his experience and wicket-taking skills.
3. Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan with 24 wickets was the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2021. The quick was picked ahead of experienced Ishant Sharma in the Delhi Capitals team and he didn’t disappoint. After a few breakthrough IPL seasons, he travelled to England and South Africa with the Indian team as well as a reserve bowler. Avesh, with his good yorkers, bowls at the death too and has a speed in excess of 140kmph.
4. Deepak Chahar
Known for his swing bowling, Deepak Chahar is a specialist in bowling in the powerplay. He picks the majority of his wickets in the first six overs as he finished the IPL 2021 with 14 wickets. Twice he bagged a four-wicket haul for the title-winning CSK side. The right-arm pacer has great control over his line and lengths and has also improved his batting skills. In the last two ODI innings, Chahar has struck two fifties to showcase his all-round ability.
5. Rahul Chahar
The young 22-year-old leg spinner Rahul Chahar has been Mumbai Indian’s prolific wicket-taker alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult in the last two IPL seasons. In IPL 2020 he snared 15 scalps and last year he accounted for 13 wickets. The leg-break bowler was also selected for India’s squad in the T20 World Cup 2021 and he could fetch a big amount with age also being on his side.
