5 BBL stars who could earn contracts at IPL Auction 2021

3. Tanveer Sangha might be a surprise pick at IPL Auction 2021

Will Tanveer Sangha be the surprise pick at IPL Auction 2021?

Tanveer Sangha recently earned his maiden call-up to the Australian T20I squad. The rising star has an Indian connection. His father, Joga Sangha, hails from Punjab, and Tanveer even toured India during his summer break.

The 19-year-old leggie made his T20 debut in the 2021 Big Bash League. Sangha tormented the opposition batsmen with his leg spin, taking 21 wickets in 15 innings. No other spin bowler could take more wickets than Tanveer in BBL 2021.

Since IPL 2021 will likely happen in India, the franchises will hunt for spinners at IPL Auction 2021. Tanveer Sangha will be a surprise pick because he has played only 15 T20s in his career. The franchises have occasionally invested in young spinners. So, Sangha could receive his first IPL contract at IPL Auction 2021.

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2. James Vince

What a catch from James Vince in the final of #BBL10pic.twitter.com/IucpYKDFPx

— ICC (@ICC) February 6, 2021

James Vince played a vital role in the Sydney Sixers' successful title defense. The English top-order batsman scored back-to-back 90+ scores for his team in the playoffs round. First, Vince scored an unbeaten 98* in the Qualifier match against the Perth Scorchers.

Next, in the BBL 2021 summit clash, Vince continued his solid form and scored a 60-ball 95. His performance in high-pressure games might attract the franchises.

Vince is a veteran of 241 T20 matches. He has played T20 leagues across the globe. However, an IPL contract has eluded him so far. Perhaps, his long wait could end at IPL Auction 2021.

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1. Jhye Richardson

Jhye Richardson completed 150 dot balls for the second consecutive year in Big Bash History.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 30, 2021

Jhye Richardson was the primary reason behind the Perth Scorchers' success in BBL 2021. The Scorchers finished runners-up this year, and Richardson starred for them with 29 wickets in 17 fixtures. Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey had praised his bowling skills during BBL 2021.

Since Richardson ended BBL 2021 as the tournament's most successful bowler, quite a few franchises might target him at the IPL Auction 2021. The Mumbai Indians have released most of their overseas pacers, while the Royal Challengers Bangalore need a foreign fast bowler in Dale Steyn and Isuru Udana's absence.

Thus, Jhye Richardson is the number one contender among the top BBL performers to bag a deal at IPL Auction 2021.