West Indies players are made for the T20 format. They are tall, hard-hitting and are the perfect package for the shortest formats. Therefore, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises can eye some of the West Indies players for the next edition.
Many West Indies players have already set themselves in IPL while some are finding the chance to participate in the cash-rich league. There are some players which franchises can bid in the IPL 2020 auction on 19th December.
Here are three West Indies players who can get a big bid in IPL 2020 auction.
3. Sheldon Cottrell
Windies bowler Sheldon Cottrell salutes after taking a wicket.Sheldon Cottrell is one of the promising players who is experienced in the T20I format. The left-arm fast bowler's action can be dangerous for the batsman facing him. His bowling action can add a new flavour in the team. He has played 83 T20s and picked 117 wickets.
The muscular bowler has impressed with his stunt in the Caribbean Premier League and Abu Dhabi T10 League. In the recent T20I series against India, he has picked some match-turning wickets. The franchise, who want to strengthen their bowling department, can target him in the IPL 2020 Auction. He went unsold with the base price of INR 50 lakh in the last edition.
2. Evin Lewis
Evin Lewis with Rohit Sharma. Photo by: Vipin Pawar / IPL/ SPORTZPICS The swashbuckling opener Evin Lewis has been released by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2020 auction. His unimpressive performance in the last edition was the reason for his ouster from the Mumbai Indians' squad. However, the player is currently in great form and played some good T20I knocks, which also put a strong impact on the team.
He has played 29 T20Is and scored 833 runs, and the highest score is 125* runs. The hard-hitting batsman can be the choice of Chennai Super king and Rajasthan Royals who are finding a player who can set the game for the other teammates.
1. Brandon King
Brandon King is also the player with the appropriate skill of opening batting. In Carribean Premier League 2019, he was the highest run-scorer with 496 runs in 12 matches at an average of 55.11 and a strike rate of 148.94. The top-order batsman has not played many international matches but has the experience of the franchise-league game.
His ability to place the ball timely with his bat can be beneficial for every franchise in IPL. King can be the choice of Chennai Super Kings who are finding a furious top order. Rajasthan Royals can also bid for the player who has released Ajinkya Rahane.