IPL 2018 Auction: 5 uncapped Indian players who can go for big money

Modified Jan 24, 2018 12:10 IST

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#2 Basil Thampi

Basil Thampi is known as the "yorker specialist"

The winner of the IPL Emerging Player award in last year's edition of the tournament surely has to be under the radar of any team. Thampi would be a great asset to the teams who are planning to strengthen their bowling attacks.

He is a Kerala-born pace bowler is known for his yorkers (and also for being handed his shoes by David Warner amidst running between the wickets).

The youngster made his debut with Gujarat Lions in the previous edition of the IPL. He picked 11 wickets in 12 matches for his team during the tenure. Thampi was seen bowling death overs of the innings and he was successful in putting the batsmen under pressure quite often.

He can be any team's pick for his pace (Thampi can bowl up to 140 kmph) and consistent yorkers. With his former team, Gujarat Lions, being no more a part of the tournament, there is no doubt that he is one of the most favorite uncapped bowlers in the upcoming auction.

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