IPL 2020: 5 blunders which might happen in the auction

In all these years the Indian Premier League has never failed to excite the cricketing fraternity with its vicious twists and turns. It can be validated from the final of the 12th edition where the Mumbai Indians won their historic 4th title with the smallest of margins, 1 run. After such thrilling action, the fans craved more of the same and now they will not have to wait longer as the auction of the 13th edition is on the doorstep.

The IPL auction has its own charisma. With a bucket list of their own, every table makes it a memorable experience for the franchises involved and the spectators. Here a single move can decide the fate of the following season and that’s why the franchises keep a close eye on every commodity which is to be auctioned. However, sometimes they can also falter in their tactics which might prove costly in the later months.

Here are the 5 blunders which might happen in the upcoming IPL auction :

1. Extensive focus on overseas fast-bowlers

Over the years the IPL has been charmed by the presence of some of the world-class fast-bowling exponents. Especially the overseas pacers have been the center of attraction right from the first day of the tournament. Who can forget the likes of Lasith Malinga, Dwayne Bravo and Mitchell Starc running in and delivering fiery spells?

Even the lesser-known names like Doug Bollinger and Mitchell McClenaghan became household names in this cricket crazy nation. That’s why every year the franchises lookout for fresh overseas fast-bowling commodities in the auctions. It has certainly produced fruitful results as now the Indian youngsters are also willing to warm-up the speed gun.

However, in recent years the fast-bowling exports have not enjoyed their time in the league. In the last three seasons, there have been only 5 individuals who made it to the top 10 in the wicket-taking column. Even they have leaked runs at an alarming rate of 8.6 combined together.

On top of that, some of them have also left for the international duties midway through the tournament. In spite of this poor record, the franchises are likely to bag overseas fast-bowlers at bountiful amounts in this auction and it might not be a step in the right direction.