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Players from West Indies have been a key element in Indian Premier League since its inception. The players from the Caribbean have tasted considerable success in IPL cricket and have been match winners on their day.
Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell are but a few West Indian cricketers who have lit up IPL with their heroics. The Caribbean flair is very much a part of the league and fans all over India love to watch them in action.
West Indies are the only team to win the ICC T20 World Cup twice i.e. in the years 2012 and 2016 and the defending champions play fearless cricket in T20 format. The pitches in India suit their style of playing attacking cricket and the players from the Caribbean have tasted success in India.
The recently concluded T20 series against India was a perfect platform for the young West Indian players to showcase their talent. On that note here is a look at 4 such players who could attract bids at the 2020 IPL auction on 19 December, 2019 and make their debut in IPL cricket.
#1. Sheldon Cottrell
Sheldon Cottrell, being a left-handed bowler, creates a different angle and has the ability to pick up early wickets in T20 cricket.
In 22 T20 internationals, the pacer from Jamaica has picked up 30 wickets at an average of 20.50 and a strike rate of 15.20. He is yet to make his IPL debut. He could however be on the radar of a few teams this IPL season.
Rajasthan Royals have released Oshane Thomas this IPL season and could be interested in bidding for Cottrell in the auction. Royal Challengers Bangalore too will be on the lookout for an overseas pace bowler considering that they have released the likes of Tim Southee, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Tim Southee for the 2020 season.
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Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore could both be up for an intense bidding war for the Jamaican.
If picked up for IPL 2020, Cottrell will give the Indian crowds a glimpse of his famous 'salute' celebration every time he picks up a wicket. Cottrell is a safe fielder in the outfield too, which is essential in T20 cricket.
#2. Hayden Walsh Jr
The all rounder from West Indies could be a hot pick for the 2020 IPL.
The two teams which may show interest in the leg-spinner are Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab. Mumbai Indians have Rahul Chahar as their lone specialist spinner and may show interest in bidding for Walsh Jr. in the upcoming auction.
Kings XI Punjab too will be on the lookout for a spinner as they have retained Mujeeb ur Rahman and Murugan Ashwin in their squad for the 2020 season of the IPL. Murugan Ashwin did not taste much success in the last season and the Kings may look to acquire the services of Walsh.
Walsh is an all-rounder who can score handy runs lower down the order and also take wickets with his right-arm leg spin bowling in the middle overs.
Walsh has picked up 10 wickets in T20 internationals at an average of 25.70 at an economy rate of 7.83.
The presence of a wrist spinner is of great importance in T20 cricket. Walsh is a relatively unknown figure in the IPL, and he could be the trump card for his team in the upcoming season.
#3. Fabian Allen
The 24 year old all-rounder could be on the list of a few franchises this IPL season.
Allen bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin and is an aggressive batsman in the death overs. He has made rapid strides in the Caribbean Premier League and is an excellent fielder. In domestic T20 cricket, Allen has an exceptional strike rate of 168.51 with the bat. He has an economy of 7.52 with the ball in domestic T20 cricket and can contain the scoring of runs in the middle overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad could bid for the all-rounder as they will be seeking a replacement for Shakib Al Hasan in the 2020 IPL season. Kings XI Punjab too have released Sam Curran and Moises Henriques and will be on the look out for an allrounder in the 2020 IPL season.
Allen is a relatively unknown name in the IPL and he will look to replicate the performances of his fellow Caribbean teammates and make a name for himself in the IPL.
#4. Brandon King
Brandon King was the top scorer in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League, racking up 496 runs in 12 innings at an impressive average of 55.11 at an astonishing strike rate of 148.95. He was instrumental in the success of Guyana Amazon Warriors, who finished as the runners-up.
His unbeaten innings of 132 in the playoffs against Barbados Tridents, which included 11 sixes, was the highlight of the 2019 Caribbean Premier League.
Though King did not taste much success in the recently concluded T20 series against India, his impressive record in T20 cricket may fetch him a high bid in the upcoming auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders have released Chris Lynn for the 2020 season and King maybe on their radar as a top-order batsman.
Delhi Capitals too may be interested in bidding for King as they have released the likes of Colin Ingram and Colin Munro for the 2020 IPL season.
King is an aggressive batsman and will look to set the 2020 IPL stage on fire with his explosive batting performances.
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