IPL 2022 mega auction: 5 all-rounders to watch out for in the mega auction

As 1214 players are all set to go under the hammer in the IPL mega auction, the franchises tend to target all-rounders as they perform a twin role.

Here are 5 of those players who can trigger a bidding war.

Mohammad Nabi

There may not be many Afghan players playing the IPL but the ones who do usually light up the cash-rich league with their performances. Mohammad Nabi is one such player. He may have a base price of ₹1 crore going into the auction but is expected to fetch a huge amount. He has been a prolific performer for the Sunrisers Hyderabad over the years and other teams would be eager to have him in the squad.

Jason Holder

Jason Holder may not have big performances to show when compared to his other West Indies teammates in the IPL but his all-round abilities put the 6'6" all-rounder leaves many of his countrymen behind with his ability to bat lower down the order and also bowl 4 overs in a game. His captaincy skills also come in handy and that is what will make him a great buy in the league.

Mitchel Marsh

Mitchell Marsh has recently turned into one of the most consistent performers in the cricketing world. But the Aussie all-rounder missed the 2020 IPL season due to injury and the 2021 edition to focus on the T20 World Cup. But March is now all set to light up the cash-rich league. With an average of over 36 at a strike rate of 130 and a bowling economy of just over 7 in T20I in 2021, March is expected to attract franchises like a honeypot.

Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya is another all-rounder who may not have had a great couple of years in the IPL but he is a proven matchwinner. Having been part of the Mumbai Indians in all of its 5 IPL triumphs, Krunal knows the tricks of the trade. He is bowling economy rate never exceeding 8 an over in all seasons of the IPL, any captain would love to have him up his sleeves. Krunal is a very handy batter down the order as well.

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur’s stature as an all-rounder has grown significantly over the last year. From consistently playing handy knocks for India in every format of the game to building up a reputation of being a partnership breaker, Thakur is expected to raise the temperature in the mega auction. Lord Shardul, as he is fondly referred to by the fans, has a base price of ₹2 crores going into the auction. It will certainly shoot once he goes under the hammer.