The West Indies team is the powerhouse of the shortest format. They are the only team to win the T20 World Cup twice. Players of these teams featured in franchise leagues all over the world. They remain in demand for their power-hitting ability. The scorecard never bothers them. All they know is just playing in the same gear. The Indian Premier League has been so successful so far. The West Indies players also deserve some credit for this. Their players have set fire in this tournament. In the upcoming auction many top West Indies players are coming to cause a bidding war.
1. Nicholas Pooran
Pooran is the hottest name coming into the auction from the Caribbean. The left-handed batsman is batting at his prime. Pooran can score runs quickly despite losing earlier wickets. He can demolish any bowling line up if he gets going in any match. Pooran played two seasons for the Punjab franchise, and he is set to get another IPL contract.
2. Shimron Hetmyer
Hetmyer is a typical West Indies player. The left-handed firepower batsman has shown his talent in very concise time. Hetmyer has played IPL for two franchises. His best came for the Delhi. However, he didn't get retained, but it's no-brainer to guess that he will attract multiple franchises in the auction. He is going as one of the top overseas names in the auction.
3. Dwayne Bravo
Bravo is an iconic name of the shortest format. The star Caribbean all-rounder has established himself as a legend in the IPL. He's among the top five list in the leading wicket-taker list. Bravo is 37-year-old, but still he's likely to get bids from multiple franchises in the auction.His former franchise, Chennai would love to get back the service of this star all-rounder.He has great success with this team.
4. Chris Gayle
If you are asked to name the greatest overseas batsman in the IPL history, your answer will be Chris Gayle. This player hasn't left any achievement out of his record book in this format. Gayle is no longer playing like earlier. However, few franchises might go for him considering the brand he's. Gayle can mentor youngsters in the dressing room.
5. F Allen
Allen is a West Indies player. He mostly featured in the franchises leagues. Allen's bowling style is suitable to Indian pitches. He can be handy with the ball for any franchise. Allen can bat also, which gives a plus point. Allen is an excellent fielder. He can save crucial runs for his team. Fielding is also one important factor of this format.
6. S. Rutherford
Rutherford is a young, talented player of the West Indies team. His hitting ability resembles the young Russell. Rutherford participates in all franchise cricket leagues. He is a proper all-rounder of this format. The IPL franchises always look out for a player like him. He can bowl few handy overs in the middle. His former IPL team, Delhi might try to buy him again.
7. Oshane Thomas
Oshane Thomas is a fast bowler of the West Indies team. He has played in the IPL for the Rajasthan franchise. However, he got released later. Thomas is an exciting talent. With looking at the demand of the overseas bowlers in the auction. He might get an IPL contract.
8. Jason Holder
Holder is a former captain of the West Indies cricket team. The tall and strong all-rounder name has come among the best all-rounder players of this era. Holder, in a very short IPL career, has given his best. He is set to play another season next year. This all-rounder proven as the best overseas player for his franchise, last year.
9. Sheldon Cottrell
Cottrell is a regular part of the West Indies white-ball team. He had a memorial IPL auction in 2019, when Punjab franchise bid 8 CRS for him. Cottrell has improved a lot in last year, we might see him in the IPL again. Teams like Kolkata might go for him assuming the pacer friendly pitch of the eden garden.
10. Kemmo Paul
Paul is an ex player of the IPL franchise Delhi. He did exceptionally well in all chances he got. However, unfortunately he didn't get chances further and went unsold in the auction. Paul is an exciting talent, few teams might show interest in him. Apart from bowling he can score handy runs for his team while batting down the order.
