IPL Auction 2019: 5 top-notch overseas players with a base price of 50 lakhs

**Hetmyer smashed 106 off 76 balls in the 1st ODI against India**

#3 Mohammad Shahzad

Mohammad Shahzad is one of the most entertaining and admired cricketers around the world. One of his most iconic innings came in the recently concluded Asia Cup where he smashed the Indian bowlers all over the park to score a quickfire 124 runs off 116 balls. The wicket-keeper batsman has been a part of the Afghanistan team since making his debut in 2009. He has been influential in their growth from playing in the fifth division to achieving a full member’s status.

He was the highest run scorer in the inaugural edition of the Afghanistan Premier League with 344 runs in nine games. He was also a part of the inaugural edition of the T10 league where he was picked by the Rajputs. He started the tournament off with a breathtaking inning of 74 runs in 16 balls with an unbelievable strike rate of 462.50.

The experienced Afghan keeper will be on the wish list of every team for his fearless style of play.

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