In world of T20 when everyone talks about those flashy strokeplays and humongous sixes, the bowlers especially the pace bowlers take a backseat. But everyone must admit that even today, there is no better sight than a fast bowler bamboozling the stumps in a cricket match.
Today we will be looking at 5 pace bowlers who can trigger the bidding war in this year IPL 2022 Mega auctions.
Also don't forget to check out the list of honorary mentions at the end.
1. Pat Cummins: Australia's white ball skipper is the first name on this list. Cummins has been listed as a marquee player and is bound to attract many bids. Cummins can be the leader of the pack and his handy lower order batting makes him a attractive proposition too. Cummins last played for the Kolkata Knight Riders and has picked up 21 wickets in the last 2 seasons in as many matches.
2. Trent Boult: The Kiwi left arm quick is another marquee player in our list. Boult has been a match winner for Mumbai Indians and has scalped 29 wickets in the last 2 seasons. Boult's ability to bowl upfront as well as in the death along with his acrobatic fielding makes him an attractive player for the upcoming mega auctions.
3. Kagiso Rabada: The young South African pacer is another attractive prospect in the upcoming IPL. Auctions. Rabada is young, quick and has picked up 70 wickets in the last 3 seasons before being released by Delhi Capitals. Rabada has been tagged as a marquee player and will attract many bidders who need a gun bowler.
4. Mohammad Shami: Shami has been a force to reckon with in Indian colors of late. His pace and line with a late movement makes him a lethal pace bowling option. Shami is the only Indian quick who has been named as a marquee player in the IPL 2022 mega auctions. Shami has scalped 58 wickets in the last 3 seasons for his former team Punjab Kings.
5. Bhubaneswar Kumar: Bhubaneswar Kumar may not be the same force to reckon with and his form has dipped over the years owing to his injuries and fitness but the 32 year old has 142 wickets in IPL. With a base price of Rs 2 crores, Bhuvi can trigger the bidding game as well especially for teams who are short on experience in pace department.
Other honorary mentions:
Lockie Ferguson: 24w in last 2 IPL. (Rs 2 crores).
Deepak Chahar: 48w in last 3 IPL. (Rs 2 crores).
Shardul Thakur: 31w in last 2 IPL. (Rs 2 crores).
Josh Hazelwood 11w in IPL 2021. (Rs 2 Crores).
Harshal Patel: Purple Cap Winner IPL 2021 (32 Wickets). (Rs 2 crores.)
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