IPL 2019: 5 players SRH should sign in the auction

Sunrisers Hyderabad can be considered as the unluckiest team in the 2018 edition of the IPL. Despite finishing first on the points table, they couldn't make it count and lost their golden touch during the final phase of the IPL season.

Their failure to win the title can be attributed to their over-dependence on bowlers and lack of a reliable all-rounder. In order to win their 2nd IPL trophy, they have to revamp their batting line-up and also make some changes in their bowling attack.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's fortunes for the next season will heavily rely on the players they buy in this auction. The IPL 12 auction is going to be held on 16 December at Goa and Sunrisers Hyderabad might have already started working out their strategies for the IPL trade as well as the auction.

In this context, we take a look at the cricketers SRH should sign in the auction to win the title.

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#5 Baba Aparajith

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2012 - Semi-Final: India v New Zealand

Baba Aparajith is one of the most consistent performers for Tamil Nadu in the domestic circuit. The middle-order batsman has been scoring runs for fun and has also made valuable contributions with the ball.

Baba Aparajith has plenty of experience as he has played for the likes of Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant and India A. He has the ability to play the big shots at will, irrespective of the opposition or bowler.

In addition to being a swashbuckling batsman, he is a great fielder and is also be a part-time bowler. He has scored more than a 3000 runs in first-class matches and also captains Thiruvallur Veerans in TNPL. He was also the highest run scorer for Tamil Nadu in 2017-18 Ranji Trophy season.

He can be the flawless middle-order batsman for Sunrisers Hyderabad and can also be used effectively as a bowler in the powerplays.

#4 Jason Holder

Jason Holder

Jason Holder, the Windies captain is one of the best hitters of the ball in the lower order of batting line-up. He is a productive all-rounder who can hit the deck hard and bowl steady bouncers. He can also play crucial knocks as a lower-order batsman during the final phase of the game.

Despite possessing such tremendous abilities, he has widely been under-rated and under-used as a player in the IPL and hasn't played many matches to prove his worth. He has played a total of 11 games in IPL and has taken 5 wickets at an economy rate of 8.50.

He is a much-improved cricketer nowadays and can be a valuable asset to the team. Sunrisers Hyderabad never had a consistent all-rounder in their ranks and was forced to persist with underperforming Deepak Hooda, Mohammad Nabi and Carlos Brathwaite as their secondary all-rounders. Signing Jason Holder would be the best option to put an end to it as he can be an extraordinary batsman, dependable fielder and a more than a worthy bowler.

#3 Unmukt Chand

Unmukt Chand

Unmukt Chand, the Delhi top-order batsman is one of the brightest young talents in the domestic circuit. He rose to the limelight when he guided the Indian U-19 team which won the U-19 World Cup Trophy in 2012.

Unmukt Chand is a very aggressive batsman and his sheer brutality with the bat can also prove to be game-changers. The talented batsman also has the ability to play till the end of the innings and also seal the match for the side he plays.

Though he has not been a part of IPL since 2016 due to his inconsistency, he has brought himself back in the reckoning with several top-notch performances for Delhi in the domestic circuit. He can be a great addition to Sunrisers Hyderabad as he can solidify their top-order batting. He can also fill up the uncapped player's slot in the squad and he will not take up a foreign slot as well. Sunrisers Hyderabad should try their level best to acquire Unmukt Chand.

#2 Aiden Markram

South Africa v India - 5th Momentum ODI

Aiden Markram going unsold was one of the biggest shocks in the last auction. The South African batsman is currently one of the best batsmen in the international circuit. His records in T20 have been prolific as he has scored 781 runs in just 32 innings at an impressive average of 35.50.

Due to the wide range of shots he plays, he is also touted as the next big thing in South African cricket. He can take charge of any bowler and can also prove to be a match-winner.

He can be the ideal batsman for Sunrisers Hyderabad to fill the voids in their middle-order. Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a lot due to the misfiring batsmen like Manish Pandey, Yusuf Pathan, Deepak Hooda, and Shakib Al Hasan. But signing Aiden Markram could vastly change their fortunes as he provides great stability to the line-up. He can play the role of an opener or as a No. 3 or No. 4 batsman.

Sunrisers Hyderabad should clearly bid for Aiden Markram in the auction.

#1 Varun Aaron

Varun Aaron

Varun Aaron, the Indian speedster might be the best buy for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He can be a great addition to their side as he possesses great abilities and skills. He is one among the Indian bowlers who can bowl at speeds more than 140kph.

His short balls are one of the most feared ones in International Cricket and his yorkers and leg-cutters can rip apart the stumps. He can be a batsman's nightmare when he is at his best. He took 18 wickets from 18 matches in the recently-concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Having played for several teams including Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore, he is very experienced and can put his height to good use.

Despite having a great bowling attack, SRH should buy Varun Aaron as he can be the only bowler to bowl yorkers at will. Varun Aaron can also be the perfect bowler to provide support to Bhuvneshwar Kumar.