7 West Indies cricketers to watch out for in IPL 2021 Auction

About 56 cricketers from West Indies enrolled for the IPL 2021 Auction as only 19 made the final cut. Here is our list of 7 Windies cricketers to watch out for in the upcoming edition of IPL auction on 18th February.

Evin Lewis

Base Price: 1 crore INR

Evin Lewis has previously represented Mumbai Indians in IPL 2018-19 seasons. He scored 430 runs at 26.87 average powered by a strike rate of 131.09. Injury concerns cut short his campaign and ever since he was not picked by any team.

With a career average of 30.70 and strike rate of 142.28, Lewis is one of the most destructive T20 batsmen around and teams seeking power hitting at the top order can bolster with his expertise.

Sheldon Cottrell

Base Price: 1 crore INR

The left arm pacer made his IPL debut last season at UAE. He picked 6 wickets in 6 matches he played but had been sidelined after Rahul Tewatia’s onslaught at Sharjah. He was used on and off by Kings XI Punjab before releasing him back to the pool.

Sheldon Cottrell known for delivering break throughs in powerplay and putting the oppositions on back foot can be a player who the other franchises are looking for. There are not many quality left arm pacers around in IPL and that is where he can edge over other pacers in his category

Fidel Edwards

Base Price: 75 lakh INR

The 39 year old Barbados pacer has fans around the world for his round arm bowling action and pace which tonked many a batsmen. Fidel Edwards is still going strong – may be even stronger as he still holds the ability to crank up the pace and york or bounce the batsmen at will.

His skill to pick wickets in powerplay and slog overs and yet maintain a career economy rate of 7.7 makes him a lip smacking prospect for many franchises in hunt to resolve their death over issues.

Edwards has 105 T20 wickets to his name with a best of 5/22. The last time he played for a team in a IPL season, his team Deccan Chargers lifted the title.

Kyle Mayers

Base Price: 50 lakh INR

Fresh from a record Test chase in Asia, Test debutant Kyle Mayer’s double century has been the talk of the town. He checks all boxes when it comes to adapting to tricky sub-continental conditions.

Mayers also backs his bowling skills which can come in handy if required. IPL teams can find a X-factor in him who can be a crucial to team’s results.

Fabian Allen

Base Price: 20 lakh INR

With Fabian Allen you get a cricketer with a wholesome package. He bats, bowls and fields like a gun!

Allen packs a strike rate of 159.21 coming in at finishing role – which is his mojo. He can change game situations with the bat and can be a handy bowler chipping in when captain needs a break through or fill in overs.

Allen was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2020 edition but didn’t get an opportunity to show case his talent. Hopefully he gets second time lucky!

Keemo Paul

Base Price: 75 lakh INR

Keemo Paul enters the auction with IPL experience behind his back. He has 9 wickets to his name in 8 matches. His deceptive change of pace is a huge plus going in to the auction event.

The 22 year old all-rounder has 61 T20 wickets to his name at an average of 27.90 with a best of 5-15. Paul is on the rise as a potential talent and could be the X-factor the IPL franchises are looking for.

He was released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2021 Auction.

Carlos Brathwaite

Base Price: 50 lakh INR

Carlos Brathwaite previously represented Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata franchises. He has 181 IPL runs to his name at a strike rate of 163.06. He has also picked 13 wickets in the tournament.

He was a part of Sunrisers Hyderabad team which entered the finals of 2018 IPL edition. Brathwaite is coming of from a successful BBL campaign with Sydney Sixers where he picked 16 wickets at an average of 24.10 and was quite critical in team’s success.