IPL Auction 2020 : 3 unsold players from last season who could fetch a good deal

The auction for the upcoming edition of IPL is just a month away and all the teams have already started laying down their plans for the event. On the 16th of November, the eight franchises declared their list of released and retained players, thereby hinting at their strategy for the upcoming auction.

Every year, a plethora of players register themselves for the IPL auction. However, only a selected pool of talent earns a contract. The unsold players have to continue proving their credentials outside the competition and strengthen their case for a place in the tournament.

In the previous auction, several big names had gone unsold. However, a few of them have worked really hard on their game, meaning that they stand a chance to fetch a good deal this year. Here's a look at the three unsold players from IPL 2019 who can make fetch huge bids in the upcoming auction.

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#3 Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips can be a valuable addition to the IPL teams

New Zealand’s explosive wicket-keeper batsman, Glenn Phillips had gained the world’s attention during the 2019 Caribbean Premier League. Playing for the Jamaica Tallawahs, the wicket-keeper aggregated 374 runs in 10 matches at a fantastic average of 37.40. He hit three half-centuries that season with his highest score being 87.

Phillips ended the season as his side’s highest run-scorer and he occupied the fourth position in the highest run getters’ list. The right-handed batsman also smashed 42 fours and 15 sixes in 10 matches. His strike rate of 144.96 shows that he can provide a fiery start to the innings.

Thus, he could be a valuable resource for franchises looking for an opening batsman and a player capable of doubling up as a wicket-keeper.

#2 Eoin Morgan

Eoin Morgan had led England to the ICC World Cup win in 2019

Eoin Morgan had surprisingly found no bidders in the 2019 IPL. However, he reminded the world of his capabilities by setting the record for the most sixes in an ODI innings (17) against Afghanistan at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

The England white-ball captain has played for multiple IPL franchises in the past and thus, he comes in with a good amount of experience of playing in the league.

Also, Morgan has been a phenomenal leader in white-ball cricket and his exploits with England at the 2019 Cricket World Cup only lend weight to that argument.

Moreover, he seems to be in good touch, especially after playing a whirlwind knock of 91 runs against New Zealand in the 4th T20I.The Dublin-born batsman is currently playing in the T10 League where he hit an unbeaten 52 for Delhi Bulls in their season opener. He was also in good form for Middlesex in the Vitality T20 Blast.

Hence, Morgan could find himself firmly in the IPL mix when the auction dawns upon us in a month's time.

#1 James Neesham

James Neesham emerged as one of the finest all-rounders in the 2019 World Cup

Last year, James Neesham had set himself a base price of INR 75 lakhs but, none of the franchises went after him. He used that time to train for the 2019 World Cup and he performed extremely well for New Zealand at the mega-event.

The all-rounder was the third highest run-scorer for the Black Caps whereas he even stood third in the Kiwis’ highest wicket-takers’ list. The 29-year-old later proved his mettle in the Caribbean Premier League by ending the season as Trinbago Knight Riders’ most successful bowler.

Additionally, with all-rounders in high demand in the shortest version of cricket, Neesham could fetch an IPL deal this year, even if he raises his base price. The Kiwi has played 111 T20 matches in his career, scoring 1,525 runs and taking 104 wickets.

Moreover, he is an excellent fielder, an ability he showcased against India in the semi-final of the 2019 World Cup when he took a spectacular catch to send Dinesh Karthik back to the pavilion.

Thus, he would prove to be a worthy asset for any side in the cash-rich league.