IPL auction is all about bidding wars between various teams. The franchises are looking to buy top players from the auction to strengthen their squads. In the auction, we get to see players going for million bucks while many star players go unsold also. Now, the franchises are giving priority to quality over quantity. They don't go for big names anymore. The Form is something they preferred first. In the upcoming IPL auction, there is a high possibility of players going unsold in the auction.
1. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle is undoubtedly the greatest overseas batter in the history of the IPL. This Caribbean batter has entertained the fans for one decade. However, now it seems like age is catching him. He isn't in the same zone anymore. With informed star openers coming, it is possible for Gayle can go unsold in the IPL.
2. Steve Smith
Steve Smith is a legend in red-ball cricket. His record in test cricket is nothing but phenomenal. However, Smith has played more than a hundred IPL matches and has also captained the sides, but now it seems, Smith is no more in the scheme of things of the franchises, and we might see him going unsold in upcoming auction.
3. Aron Finch
Finch is a current Australian white-ball captain. He is among the best ODIs batter at this time. Finch has a dramatic IPL career. He played for more than 6 IPL franchises. However, he is out of form in T20 cricket at this time and inconsistency might lead him to go unsold in the auction.
4. Tom Curran
Tom Curran is an England fast bowler who plays franchise cricket all over the world. Curran has always struggled in economy; he is famous for leaking runs in death overs. Tom has been part of three IPL franchises but has never stabled himself. There are high chances of him getting unsold in the upcoming auction.
5. Dwayne Bravo
Bravo is a legendary name of the IPL. He comes among the highest wicket-takers. Bravo was part of an IPL winning team three times. However, he's on the verge of retirement and franchises might avoid picking him in the auction.
6. Chris Jordan
Chris Jordan is a regular part of the England White-ball team. However, he is more of a bowler who can score some runs down the order. Jordan has played IPL for two teams but never satisfied with his performances. With many star all-rounder names available in the auction, Jordan might go unsold.
7. Mushfiqur Rahim
Rahim is the greatest wicket-keeper of Bangladesh cricket history. He was regarded as the most reliable middle-order batter for the Bangladesh cricket team. Rahim, despite a good record in T20 internationals, never featured in the IPL. He has gone unsold for all the time and the same thing is likely to happen this time also.
8. Riley Meredith
Meredith came into the picture after getting a whopping amount in the 2020 IPL auction. However, he couldn't replicate BBL form and went expensive in every match he played. After watching his poor performance the franchises might avoid picking him in the auction.
9. Imran Tahir
Imran Tahir is getting better age by age. This 40-year cricketer has become the legend of the shortest format. If you look at his IPL record, you will find out how much value he brings into the team. However, he didn't get featured in a single game last season and teams might not bid for him this time.
10. Dawid Malan
Malan's record in T20 internationals is admirable. He has been among the best T20 batters in the last two years. Malan has always issued a strike rate that might go against him in the auction. With various options available in the auction, the chances of Malan getting any team are looking slim.
