IPL Auction 2017: 5 Indian players who could start a bidding war

Karn Sharma

Karn Sharma was released by the reigning IPL champions

All is not lost for 29-year-old Indian leg spinner Karn Sharma, even if he was released from the reigning champions, Sunrisers Hyderabad. A proven track record, lack of quality leggies and the impact of Indian players is likely to mean that the 29-year-old is going to be sought after by most franchises.

Karn Sharma's record in the IPL is not something that might immediately make teams go for him. After all, 36 wickets in 47 matches while good is not enough to justify breaking the bank for a leg spinner who is 29.

However, the impact of leg spinners in T20s and coupled with the fact that apart from Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils, no other side has a first-choice Indian leg spinner means that Karn Sharma is likely to be a prospect. With the emphasis on wickets, the Indian leggie looks certain draw plenty of attention in the upcoming auction.

Teams who would look to get him: Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab