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#3 Vernon Philander
When Steyn started to fade away, it was Vernon Philander who started leading the pace attack in Tests. He is not the type of bowler who hits the deck hard, but the one that generates movement of the surface. Although he has played in Tests for most of his career, he has made occasional appearances in ODIs and T20Is as well.
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He has been part of the T20I team in seven matches, in 2007, where he managed just four wickets but hasn’t got an opportunity since. After a long wait, he was part of Durban Heat in the first edition, and part of the Cape Town Blitz during the second edition of the Mzansi Super League.
The South African pacer's wicket-taking ability in the powerplay could be crucial, which is why he would add value to any franchise he plays for. With many teams requiring a quality pacer, Philander can be the go-to choice in this auction.
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