IPL auctions 2018: 5 England players who could start a bidding war

#4 Chris Woakes

The seam bowling all-rounder was very much a part of Kolkata Knight Riders' scheme of things last year as he replaced Andre Russell.

Although he did not have an entirely fulfilling tournament and also suffered an injury towards the end, he did gain a lot of invaluable experience under his belt which will hold him in great stead this year.

Also, he has improved, both as a bowler and as a batsman and this would prompt the franchises to go after his this auction as a seam-bowling all-rounder is an asset every team looks to get in their side in T20s.