10 Cricketers who could be the costliest if mega auction happens before IPL 2021

2. Ben Stokes (11 crores – 13 crores)

The New Zealand-born England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been the biggest revelation for the 2019 World Cup champions. On the back of brilliant 84*, Stokes steered his team into the direction of triumph against New Zealand in the final showdown at the iconic Lords stadium.

The all-rounder boarded the IPL train from the 10th season. Plying his trade for Rajasthan Royals, the southpaw has pulled amazing performances with both bat and ball. Out of 42 outings, he has heaped 922 runs with the willow whereas he picked 28 wickets with the ball. Hence, he has emerged as the best trouble-shooter for the Pink army. He scored 107 unbeaten against MI in the 13th season which is suggestive of his wits and cricketing brain.

Rumours say that Ben Stokes will face the brunt as the team management is expected to release the swashbuckler ahead of the mega auctions. Playing the task of a pinch-hitter from the word go and dominating the batsman with the ball, he can perform all his roles to perfection without a shade of doubt.