IPL 2018 Auction: 5 Veterans who will interest most teams

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed several players who were considered past their prime make an impact with their sublime performances earning love and attention from fans and experts alike. Brad Hodge, Pravin Tambe, Shane Warne are examples of such performers who have been match-winners for their respective franchises over the years with their vital experience and ability to adjust to any scenario. Every franchise will aim for a few senior cricketers in the upcoming auction who can guide the youngsters with their experience and also help the side grow with their maturity and decision making. Let’s take a look at 5 such veterans who will be surely coveted in the upcoming IPL auction 2018: 1. Brad Hogg Brad Hogg. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) The 46-year-old left-arm chinaman has been one of the best bowlers in the T20 format over the years. His ability to deceive the batsmen with his variations in line, length and accuracy make him a formidable opponent for any batsman out there. His performances in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the Perth Scorchers and in the IPL for the Kolkata Knight Riders left fans and experts spellbound. Many youngsters have expressed a desire to learn the tricks of the trade from and emulate the legendary bowler. IPL franchises will be similarly looking to add Hogg to their ranks in the upcoming IPL auction. 2. Brendon McCullum Brendon McCullum. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) The 36-year-old swashbuckling batsman has been one of the formidable hitters in the T20 format over the years. His ability to get the side on to a quickfire start and demoralize the opposition bowling attack makes his addition a no-brainer. McCullum has represented several IPL franchises like the Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers and Chennai Super Kings over the years and there is no reason why the franchises will refuse to invest in the services of a player who can smash the ball into the stands and is also an absolutely athletic fielder. 3. Chris Gayle Chris Gayle. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) The 38-year-old West Indian is arguably the greatest ever batsman in the T20 format. His ability to smash the ball fearlessly without considering the reputation of the bowling attack that he is up against makes him one big name to watch out for. Gayle has earned legendary status on the back of his impressive performances while representing the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Jamaica Tallahwas and Rangpur Riders over the years. Gayle will surely be a worthy addition for a franchise like the Kings XI Punjab who have been on the lookout for a reliable overseas batsman over the years. 4. Shane Watson Shane Watson of the Thunder. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) The 36-year-old Australian all-rounder has been one of the top T20 performers in recent years and has also been one of the best in the BBL this season for the Sydney Thunder. Watson is currently placed third on the run-scoring charts which indicates the sublime form he is currently enjoying. Watson has recently indicated a desire to retire from all forms of the game next year. He will be eager to quit cricket with a bang which makes investing in his services a wise decision especially for a team like the Delhi Daredevils which has been on the lookout for a reliable overseas performer. 5. Lasith Malinga Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images) The 34-year-old Sri Lankan fast bowler has been one of the best bowlers in the T2o format. His performances for the Mumbai Indians over the years have been commendable and resulted in a lot of success for the franchise. The franchise has decided to not retain the Sri Lankan this season which indicates their desire to move on and sign other prospects. At the same time, Malinga is surely a worthy bowler for any team with his experience and knowledge of this particular format of the game as well as the league. Malinga can be a handy addition for the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore who have been on the lookout for a handy overseas fast bowler over the years. To get latest news and live updates on IPL auctions and other cricketing news around the world, keep following CricTracker.com

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IPL 2018 Auction: 5 Veterans who will interest most teams

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