IPL Auction 2017: Players who will set auction on fire

IPL franchises are geared up to grab players who could fit their sides.

Indian Premier League is all set for its 10 version and auction for the same is scheduled on 20th February.

Ishant Sharma was released by defending Champions Sunrisers Hyderabad after poor performances in the 9th edition. Having Ishant Sharma in the team will be an asset for any franchise as he is carries tremendous experience under his belt. He is one of the few to claim five-wicket haul in IPL. (BCCI)

Former Australia cricketer waved good-bye to cricket in November 2015 but continues to play in World T20 leagues. The left-arm pacer made an impact in recently concluded Big Bash League. The 35-year-old helped Perth Scorchers reach finals of BBL. (AFP)

After being released from Mumbai Indians, Martin Guptill is in search of buyers for the 10th version. The Kiwi has most number of ODI sixes to his name in last 2 years. He was roped in as an injury replacement by Mumbai Indians last year but failed to prove his caliber on Indian conditions.(AFP)

Colin Munro is a perfect match for T20. The left arm batsman has a strike rate of more than 150 in T20 cricket. After being released by Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL franchises have shown interest in Munro and one can expect bidding war for the New Zealand international (AFP)

England skipper Eoin Morgan has all what it takes to be champion T20 player and he has proved that again during England’s India tour. The 30-year-old will be the one to look out for not only because of his hard hitting but capability to lead sides in tough situations. (AP PHOTO)

Chris Jordan earned praises for his bowling during T20 series against India. The death over specialist was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore and will go under the hammer with much expectations (AP PHOTO)

IPL franchises will be ready to spend big on Ben Stokes. The England cricketer’s all-rounder ability makes him the most sought after player in the IPL auction (AP PHOTO)

76 players including 28 from overseas will go under the hammer at the 2017 IPL auction to be held in Bengaluru on February 20 (BCCI)

England opener Jason Roy looked impressive during England’s tour of India. The right-arm- batsman fired three fifties in three ODI’s with strike rate of over 100. (AP PHOTO)