IPL 2020 auction: 4 players who can replace David Miller at Kings XI Punjab

#1 Shimron Hetmyer

Shimron Hetmyer

Shimron Hetmyer began his IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore last season after being purchased for INR 4.2 crore. However, he failed to live up to the expectations, managing just 90 runs in five matches for the Virat Kohli-led side which eventually led to his release ahead of the 2020 auction.

Kings XI Punjab's interest in Hetmyer was quite evident at the 2019 auction where the Mohali-based franchise opened the bidding for the southpaw at INR 50 lakh. They went up to INR 4 crore before RCB came up with a winning bid of INR 4.2 crore.

Nevertheless, with a whopping INR 42.70 crore available in their purse, Punjab might go all-out to secure the dashing Guyanese batsman to strengthen their beleaguered middle-order. Given the 22-year-old's style of play, getting him on-board would be a long-term investment.

For Hetmyer too, this might prove to be a right move if he wants to express himself more freely - something he was unable to do in a star-studded RCB line-up amidst huge expectations last season.