IPL 2018 auctions: 5 Indian all-rounders who could start a bidding war

#3 Vijay Shankar

From being used as a replacement in the Sunrisers Hyderabad last year, to being roped in the Indian Test squad, the last 12 months has been quite a remarkable period for the Tamil Nadu limited-overs captain.

What makes him a viable product for the franchises is that he is a seam-bowling all-rounder which is a rarity in Indian cricketing parleys. Also, he is a reliable batsman who can tune his game according to the situation and if the need be, can pull out the big strokes.

Being a young captain for Tamil Nadu, he also brings leadership credentials to the table which can only benefit a team in the long tournament.