IPL Auction 2018: 5 players who are likely to go unsold

#4 Michael Klinger

Age and a high base price are likely to going against Klinger

One of the biggest success stories of the Perth Scorchers has been Michael Klinger, the 37-year-old Australian batsman has been a revelation for the defending and continues to be amongst the runs. With almost 5,000 T20 runs to his name at an average of almost 37, he has certainly been incredibly successful in the shortest format of the game.

Despite his experience and ability to score runs consistently, Klinger is likely to be amongst the players who go unsold due to his age and his base price. At 37, he isn't a long-term option for any franchise. With just four foreign players permitted per side, a solid opening batsman who is in twilight of his career is unlikely to be on the top of any side's wishlist.

Considering the fact that he went unsold despite having a base price of 50 lakh, it was a big surprise to see Klinger opt for a base price of 1.5 crore this time around. That increase is another reason why he is likely to be amongst the unsold player at IPL Auction 2018.