Published 17:20 IST, December 2nd 2019

IPL 2020 Auction: Top 5 overseas spinners who might win their first-ever IPL contract

As we inch closer to the upcoming IPL 2020 Auction on Dec 19, we take a look at five overseas spinners likely to attract tremendous interest from franchises.

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IPL has proven to be a top platform for spinners across world to display ir talents. Over years, overseas spinners like Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine and Imran Tahir have been integral members of ir respective franchises with ir exploits in mega event. As we inch closer to upcoming IPL 2020 auction on December 19, we take a look at five overseas spinners who might win ir first-ever IPL contract this time.

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IPL 2020 Auction: Top 5 overseas spinners who might win ir first-ever IPL contract

Rahkeem Cornwall

This up-and-coming West Indian spinner me his Test debut a few months ago. Cornwall represents St Lucia Stars in Caribbean Premier League, where he picked up 22 wickets in 41 T20 matches. all-rounder has also cracked four half-centuries in format and holds a staggering T20 strike-rate of 151.91. With his off-spinners and ability to score quick runs at death, hard-hitting West Indian can be a valuable asset in IPL.

Hayden Walsh Jr.

Hayden's impressive CPL 2019 outing for Barbos Tridents makes him one of players to watch out ahe of IPL 2020 Auction. He picked up 22 wickets in edition and his ability with leg-breaks can be useful on turning Indian tracks. cricketer also recently me his ODI debut for West Indies against Afghanistan.

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Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon is one of Australia’s greatest spinners of all time. However, cricketer has surprisingly t been able to find much luck among franchises in IPL auctions. He boasts an impressive record in domestic T20 matches and is kwn for containing runs.

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il Rashid

il Rashid has picked up 189 T20 wickets in 167 appearances. cricketer dishes out quality leg-spinners to batsmen with his inviting line and length off pitch. A team like Kings XI Punjab might be looking to rope in Englishman as y recently tred ir primary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with Delhi Capitals.

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George Linde

South African spinner George Linde is currently representing Cape Town Blitz in 2019 Mzansi Super League. After a string of impressive performances in domestic cricket, Linde recently me his international debut against India. left-arm spinner has picked up 82 T20 wickets in 80 matches and will likely be one of top draws in upcoming IPL 2020 auction.

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16:53 IST, December 2nd 2019