IPL auction 2017: 5 potential biggest buys in the auction

#1 Ben Stokes

The red-hot favourite, Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes goes into the 2017 IPL auction as the favourite to get the highest bid. The England all-rounder has been phenomenal for the English in the last couple of years and will look to carry on his good form to the IPL too.

Just like Indian skipper Virat Kohli, Stokes is aggressive and likes to give 100% whenever he takes the field. He can contribute to the team’s cause in every possible way. He has the ability to take the game away from the opposition in a matter of a few balls and with the ball, he gives his captain four good overs apart from picking some crucial wickets. He is also a safe bet in the field, something that is very handy in this format.

There were rumours that Virat Kohli has already instructed the RCB team management to get him at any cost. He is likely to start a bidding war in the IPL auction and is the favourite to fetch the highest price in the 2017 auction.