A total of 11 players in the rs 2 base price list for the IPL 2021 auction, which is the highest for any player and this is significant.
In IPL 2021 Auction, there are 11 players who are in the high-end Rs 2 crore bracket. A total of 57 spots are vacant after the player release and retain list on January 22. A total of 1097 players have registered for the auction with most entries coming from the West Indies (56) followed by Australia (42) and South Africa (38). The player registration deadline closed on Thursday and the list comprises 207 international players including 21 capped Indians. Twenty-seven players will represent the associate nations and 863 uncapped cricketers, including 743 Indians and 68 overseas. An IPL statement said, “If every franchise were to have the maximum of 25 players in their squad, 61 players will be taken in the auction (of which up to 22 may be overseas players).”
There are mostly England players who are in the Rs 2 crore bracket but there are two Indian players as well in the list. Kedar Jadhav and Harbhajan Singh, two players who were released by Chennai Super Kings, might have to chart something new in IPL 2021. Whether they will be picked by the IPL franchises is another thing. Here is a list of players in the IPL 2021 auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore.
1. Shakib Al Hasan
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Shakib Al Hasan has been the ultimate cricketer to have come from Bangladesh. His all-round skills in bowling and batting make him an asset. After he was banned for a year for failing to report corrupt approaches, Shakib Al Hasan has put himself in the auction pool for IPL 2021. His base price is Rs 2 crore and he could be snapped by the likes of Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals or Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Image credit: Twitter)
2. Steve Smith
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Steve Smith was released by the Rajasthan Royals before the IPL 2021 auction. However, his batting is simply magnificent and too high to ignore. His base price is at Rs 2 crore and it will be a mighty big surprise if Steve Smith is not picked by any franchise. (Image credit: Twitter)
3. Sam Billings
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Sam Billings played a match-winning knock for Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders in Chepauk in IPL 2018. However, he was not picked afterwards which was a surprise. His base price is also at Rs 2 crore and the England player would be determined to make an impression. (Image credit: Twitter)
4. Harbhajan Singh
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Harbhajan Singh was released by the Chennai Super Kings after he missed IPL 2020 due to personal reasons. The veteran has still not retired and he could be a worthy fit in any franchise. (Image credit: Twitter)
5. Kedar Jadhav
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Kedar Jadhav has endured a miserable run when it comes to injuries and form in the last couple of IPL seasons. With his release from Chennai Super Kings, he might struggle to get into another franchise in IPL 2021 with a high base price of Rs 2 crore. (Image credit: Twitter)
6. Glenn Maxwell
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Glenn Maxwell was snapped by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 10.75 crore in IPL 2020 but his form was woeful. In IPL 2021, he has a base price of Rs 2 crore and he might still get a chance with the likes of Rajasthan Royals or Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Image credit: Twitter)
7. Colin Ingram
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Colin Ingram was part of the Delhi Capitals side in IPL 2020 but his returns were not so good. With many teams focusing on domestic talent, Colin Ingram's chances of getting into a team in IPL 2021 might be difficult. (Image credit: Twitter)
8. Liam Plunkett
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Liam Plunkett was included as a surprise replacement for Kagiso Rabada in IPL 2019 and although he impressed, he could not maintain his consistency. He is, however, a very crafty limited-overs bowler. (Image credit: Twitter)
9. Jason Roy
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Jason Roy opted out of IPL 2020 due to a dip in form. With a high base price of Rs 2 crore, England's world cup winning batsman might struggle to get into a franchise but his destructive powers at the top make him an asset. (Image credit: Twitter)
10. Mark Wood
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Mark Wood played one game for Chennai Super Kings but getting injured consistently has hurt his prospects. (Image credit: Twitter)
11. Moeen Ali
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Moeen Ali has been inconsistent for Royal Challengers Bangalore and his release might make it difficult for him to feature in IPL 2021. His returns in the past couple of seasons have not been consistent as compared to the past. (Image credit: Twitter)
