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Brad Hogg - 03 February 2012

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Brad Hogg - 03 February 2012

A 41-year-old left-arm spinner wouldn’t warrant a place in this list, except for his amazing comeback into the Australian T20 side. His performance in the Big Bash and the T20 internationals against India prove that age is no barrier. Rajasthan Royals may look to him to fill the void left by Shane Warne. His reserve price is $100,000.

Vernon Philander - 03 February 2012

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Vernon Philander - 03 February 2012

The man of the hour for South Africa, Philander made a dramatic debut in Tests against Australia in 2011 and has gone from strength to strength since then. The South African’s reserve price is $200,000.

Kevin O’Brien - 03 February 2012

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Kevin O’Brien - 03 February 2012

This big-hitting Irish all-rounder grabbed headlines with the fastest century in World Cup history against England last year. He has a T20 strike-rate of 139.46. If picked, he will join Ryan ten Doeschate as the second ICC affiliate player in the T20 tournament. His reserve price is $50, 000.

Rudra Pratap Singh - 03 February 2012

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Rudra Pratap Singh - 03 February 2012

The left-arm pacer is a steady performer and was the highest wicket-taker in the second season of the tournament. Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals need to strength their bowling and could go for him. His reserve price is $200,000.

The IPL auction for the fifth season is all set for February 4. The pre-auction focus is on stars like Graeme Swann, Mitchell Johnson and Mahela Jayawardene. But the franchises’ limited purse and a busy international calendar may see some of these big names missing the cash-rich bus. Here’s a list of players who could hit the jackpot. - 03 February 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:53 +0530

The IPL auction for the fifth season is all set for February 4. The pre-auction focus is on stars like Graeme Swann, Mitchell Johnson and Mahela Jayawardene. But the franchises’ limited purse and a busy international calendar may see some of these big names missing the cash-rich bus. Here’s a list of players who could hit the jackpot. - 03 February 2012

Parthiv Patel: A quality wicket-keeper, Parthiv is a competent opener and would be an asset for any franchise who will buy his services. His vast experience in the T20 format with Chennai Super Kings and Kochi Tuskers Kerala would stand him in good stead. The left-arm batsman’s reserve price is $200,000.