Akash Chopra predicts the five players likely to get the highest amount in the auction as the IPL mini-auction is scheduled for today in Kochi. Akash Chopra predicts that young English bowling all-rounder Sam Curren will get the highest amount of the auction.
Karen is likely to fetch 16 to 18 crores of rupees at the auction. With this, the all-time auction record of Rs 16.5 crore is likely to be broken this time around. At present, only one team can afford to buy the star by spending around Rs 18 crore. It will be Punjab. Chopra said he feels Punjab will own Karen.
Australian bowling all-rounder Cameron Greene will be the second most expensive player in the auction. The star can get 14 to 16 crores. My view is that Hyderabad should buy Green. Because he is a trailblazer. Hyderabad needs a good start.
Gujarat Titans are another team that could buy Green. Delhi Capitals may also show interest. Akash Chopra also said that he failed to mention the names of the KKR, RR and RCB teams due to lack of cash in his purse.
English all-rounder Ben Stokes will be third in the auction. Stocks can fetch as much as 12-13 crore in the auction. I think Stokes will also go to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Because they need a very good hitter. The Delhi Capitals are another team likely to chase Stokes in the auction.
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder will be the fourth player who could get the most money at auction. The value of the holder will be between 8-10 crore. Mumbai Indians are among the teams likely to show interest in him.
Indian opener Mayank Agarwal could reach fifth position in the auction. Gujarat Titans may show interest in him in the auction. Aside from Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill, Chopra said GT has no better Indian batsmen.
