Five rookies to watch out for in the upcoming IPL auction

1. Shimron Hetmyer

Shimron Hetmyer

There is no doubt that Shimron Hetmyer will be under the radar of quite a few teams after his scintillating series against India. His ability to take the game away from opposition from any situation is an asset. He can play in the middle order and counter-attack spin with his brilliant stroke making at a thunderous strike rate.

He hit 16 sixes in five ODI innings against India. His skill set against spin is supreme which is quite unlike other West Indies players. Hetmyer was the top scorer for West Indies in the ODIs against India.

Not to leave out his performances in the recently concluded Test series against Bangladesh in which he scored two half-centuries in two matches on spin-friendly tracks. As he is young and has a long career ahead of him, teams might pay over the top to acquire his services.

Advantage: Can be a Middle order and finisher option, Six hitting ability against spin.

Teams who could bid: Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals.