Most suitable pick for each team at the IPL auction 2017

Gujarat Lions – Basil Thampi

Basil Thampi’s career has been given a boost at this year’s IPL

Gujarat Lions were absolutely dominant in their first ever IPL last year. While the Rising Pune Supergiants dominated the headlines, the Gujarat side was very balanced and had a great mix of batsmen and all-rounders.

The side was almost perfect, but it lacked a little depth in the bowling department. At the 2017 auction, they went out to acquire young Indian talent that can help them possibly win the title this year around.

Kerala right-arm seamer Basil Thampi was one they had decided to fight for in an otherwise dull action for the side. Having taken 26 wickets in 23 T20 games at just over 7 runs an over, he promises to be a revelation during the IPL.