IPL 2017: 5 players Delhi Daredevils will be targeting at the auctions

Stokes is a big-hitter with the bat and a good fast bowler

#1 Rishi Dhawan

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02:  Rishi Dhawan of India 'A' bats during the Cricket Australia Quadrangular Series Final match between Australia 'A' and India 'A' at Marrara Oval on August 2, 2014 in Darwin, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
The former Punjab player is a superb all-rounder who bowls at a decent pace

The Indian all-rounder is a handy player in this format of the game with his ability to bowl tight overs in the middle and hit the ball a long way coming down the order. Delhi are short of all-rounders as well as fast bowlers and Dhawan could be a two in one replacement.

He had a forgettable season with Kings XI Punjab where he got very less game time. In the Delhi line-up, there is more space for someone like him and the expected departure of Chris Morris makes it important that Delhi have enough all-rounders.

Dhawan has played 73 T20 matches and taken 54 wickets at an economy of 7.40. He also has 922 runs to go along with it including two half-centuries. With Shami and Zaheer susceptible to injuries, an Indian fast bowler is a good addition for Delhi, especially when he can bat as well as Rishi Dhawan can.

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