IPL Auction 2018: 5 oldest foreigners on the auction list

#3 Michael Klinger (37 years 6 months)

Michael Klinger played for the now-defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala

A late bloomer, Michael Klinger is one of the many domestic stalwarts who took an eternity to break into the national side. For Klinger, the distinction came at the age of 36, after a successful season with Perth Scorchers that made them BBL champions last year.

A combative batsman who can rack up quick runs in the initial overs, Klinger has been battling with a personal tragedy recently, having been informed that his wife has been diagnosed with cancer, which forced him to take a small break from the ongoing BBL.

He got a chance with Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011, and by the time he had reached his mid-thirties, he had transformed his game to become a limited-overs specialist, although his batting isn't as flashy as some of his contemporaries.

If Klinger can realize his Australian dream at 36, he could well get a call-up from one of the franchises, although his base price of Rs. 1.5 crore might put a frown or two on the owners' faces.