IPL 2019: One uncapped player each team should release ahead of the Auction

The preparation for the next season of Indian Premier League (IPL) are in full swing. The IPL franchises are looking to build a good team for the 12th edition of the cash-rich T20 league. The auction for the next season of IPL is to be held during December. If the reports are to be believed, the auction will be held in Goa.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to shift the next season of Indian Premier League (IPL) outside the country due to the general election in India. As per reports, the 12th season of IPL is likely to be held in South Africa. This is not the first time that the IPL is going to be held outside the country.

The BCCI has asked the franchises to submit the list of released players before 15th November. The IPL teams have already shown their interest in releasing the players. According to the verifiable sources, Mumbai Indians have released Mustafizur Rahman and Akila Dananjaya ahead of the auction.

In the biggest T20 league, it is certainly not easy for the uncapped players to make it into the playing XI but the franchises have shown faith on some players. While few have grabbed their chances, some uncapped stars have failed to use the opportunities that affected their respective team's combination. In our article, we take a look at the uncapped players from each team who should be released ahead of the next IPL auction.

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#8 Akshdeep Nath - Kings XI Punjab

Akshdeep Nath

The 25-year-old Uttar Pradesh cricketer, Akshdeep Nath is one of the few uncapped players who should be released ahead of the next IPL auction. Akshdeep Nath, who made his IPL debut for Gujarat Lions in 2016, was bought by Kings XI Punjab in 2018 considering his domestic records. But, he was not up to mark as he could score just 9 runs in 1 game that he played against Rajasthan Royals.

In the presence of domestic heavyweights like Mayank Agarwal and Karun Nair in the team, he could not get many opportunities. He has a strike-rate of less than 70 in the Indian Premier League. Kings XI Punjab should release this youngster from the team ahead of the auction and bring in someone who can be consistent at the middle-order.

T20 Stats

Matches - 51, Runs - 774, Highest Score - 80, Average - 23.45, Strike-rate - 122.66, 50s - 3

#7 Anureet Singh - Rajasthan Royals

Anureet Singh

Anureet Singh is one of few bowlers who could swing the ball both ways. He made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2009 and then played for Kings XI Punjab before moving to Rajasthan Royals who bought him for INR 30 lakhs in 2018 IPL auction. But, the right-arm medium pacer has failed to justify his price tags.

Anureet featured in three games for Royals in 2018 and could only manage one wicket at an average of 34.61 and at a poor economy of 10.50. He was also not in great touch in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy. Considering his current form, the 30-year-old medium pacer, he should be released from the squad by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the next IPL auction.

T20 Stats

Matches - 57, Wickets - 51, Average - 30.15, Economy - 8.26

#6 Shivam Mavi - Kolkata Knight Riders

Shivam Mavi

Shivam Mavi came into the limelight when he troubled the opposition with his pace when he played for India in the U-19 World Cup 2018. His impressive performances in the U-19 World Cup earned him an IPL contract with Kolkata Knight Riders, who bought him for Rs. 3 crores. But, he could not live up to the expectations as he failed to replicate his U-19 World Cup performances.

During the last season of IPL, Mavi featured in 9 games and could manage only 5 wickets at an average of 54 and at a huge economy of 9.64. The chances of releasing him from the squad are too high and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should release him ahead of the auction to invest the money on someone who can pick the wickets at a regular interval.

T20 Stats

Matches - 9, Wickets - 5, Economy - 9.64, Average - 54.0

#5 Avesh Khan - Delhi Daredevils

Avesh Khan

Avesh Khan was a part of 2014 and 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He was India's highest wicket-taker with 12 wickets in the tournament. His impressive performances in the first-class cricket helped him to get the IPL contract with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017. He could appear in only one game for Royal Challengers before moving to Delhi Daredevils in 2018.

But, he struggled a bit and could pick up just four wickets in 6 games at an average of 51 and at an economy of 10.73. He was also in poor form when he represented Madhya Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2018. The Delhi-based IPL franchise should release him from the squad and look to buy an experienced bowler to increase the bowling strength.

T20 Stats

Matches - 12, Wickets - 12, Average - 30.33, Economy - 8.46

#4 Sarfaraz Khan - Royal Challengers Bangalore

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan has a fantastic debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he represented Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015. He showcased his innovative shots and took the responsibility at the middle-order. He continued his same form in the following season and scored runs at a phenomenal strike-rate of more than 210.

But he was ruled out of the 2017 IPL season due to the fitness issues. The biggest shock was when he was retained by RCB along with Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers for the 2018 IPL. But, the move backfired for the franchise as he could only manage 51 runs in 7 games at a forgettable average of 10.20 and a mediocre strike-rate of 124.

Considering his poor form in the IPL and the domestic circuit as well, he should be released by Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the auction and go for another Indian uncapped batsman who can play according to the situations.

T20 Stats

Matches - 45, Runs - 453, Highest Score - 52*, Average - 19.69, Strike-rate - 144.26, Fifties - 1

#3 Thangarasu Natarajan - Sunrisers Hyderabad

Thangarasu Natarajan

Touted as India's version of Mustafizur Rahman, Thangarasu Natarajan was bought by Kings XI Punjab at a mammoth price of INR 3 crores for IPL 2017 after his sparkling performances in the domestic circuit. In IPL 2017, he featured in 6 games and could pick up just 2 wickets at an economy rate of almost 10. He was released by Kings XI Punjab for the 2018 IPL auction.

Sunrisers Hyderabad picked him up at a price of INR 40 lakhs for IPL 2018. But, he could not appear in a single game in the presence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul and Basil Thampi in the squad. He was not in good touch for his state team in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy. Sunrisers Hyderabad should release him and look to buy an in-form domestic pacer like Rajneesh Gurbani.

T20 Stats

Matches - 11, Wickets - 6, Average - 42.66, Economy - 8.62

#2 Pradeep Sangwan - Mumbai Indians

Pradeep Sangwan

Pradeep Sangwan's last appearance on the field came in April when he played for Mumbai Indians in the 2018 IPL season. He did not play for Delhi in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy. His impressed the IPL franchises with his excellent performances in the U-19 World Cup. He represented Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Lions before donning the Mumbai Indians jersey in 2018.

In the 2018 IPL season, he could play only one game in the presence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman and Mitchell McClenaghan. So far, he has played 29 games in IPL and picked up 35 wickets at an average of 34 and an economy of around 9. The Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians should let him go and bring in-form player for the 12th season of IPL.

T20 Stats

Matches - 88, Wickets - 84, Average - 27.72, Economy - 7.64

#1 KM Asif - Chennai Super Kings

KM Asif

The young speedster from Kerala, KM Asif was bought by Chennai Super Kings at a price of INR 40 lakhs for the 2018 IPL season. He used to bowl the deliveries at a raw pace. Asif clocked above 140 kmph in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2017-18 and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018. CSK expected him the same from him for 2018 IPL.

He warmed the bench for more than half of the tournament and finally got an opportunity to play against Delhi Daredevils. But he was very expensive as he conceded away 43 runs in his three overs. He could play just two games and was dropped from the side. Chennai Super Kings should release Kerala's speedster to bring another in-form uncapped pacer.

T20 Stats

Matches - 4, Wickets - 8, Average - 16.75, Economy - 9.57