IPL Auction 2020: 3 teams who should cash in on ex-CSK pacer Mohit Sharma

franchises have anunced ir retained and released lists ahead of IPL Auction 2020. Mohit Sharma, who was bought back by CSK for ₹5Cr, was released by franchise after struggling with injuries in past year. A fast bowler, who has a number of variations up his sleeve, Mohit Sharma can be an asset to a number of franchises as Indian death bowlers are a rare breed in IPL Auction 2020.

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IPL Auction 2020: 3 teams who could cash in on ex-CSK Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma has played 85 IPL games, picking up 91 wickets at an ecomy of 8.41. A bowler who operates in 130s, Mohit Sharma’s seam position and accuracy make him a valuable bowler to have in your side. While re’s a high chance that Mohit Sharma might be bought back by CSK for a lower price in IPL Auction 2020, it seems unlikely considering emergence of Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur amongst ranks. Let’s take a look at 3 franchises who could benefit from having Mohit Sharma amongst ir ranks.

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1.  Royal Challengers Bangalore

Death bowling has always been a concern for Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). While RCB boasts likes of Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Navdeep Saini, body except Saini has been able to live up to fans’ expectations. With Chinnaswamy track on slower side, Mohit Sharma’s back of hand slower deliveries and ability to bowl accurate yorkers make him one of death-bowling options that RCB are seeking in IPL Auction 2020.

2. Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) tasted little success with Mohit Sharma, eventually deciding to let him go ahead of 2018 player auctions. With KXIP trading Ankit Rajpoot for Krishnappa Gowtham of Rajasthan Royals (RR), Punjab pace attack wears a depleted look. KXIP could cash in on Mohit Sharma again in IPL Auction 2020. Mohit Sharma’s experience of playing at top-level could help Punjab’s younger fast bowlers while also helping KXIP’s chances of a Top 4 finish in IPL 2020. 

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3.  Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals (DC) were quite active in trading market ahead of IPL Auction 2020, acquiring two Indian stars in Ajinkya Rahane and Ravichandran Ashwin. Capitals' pace attack have Ishant Sharma and Avesh Khan amongst ir Indian pace contingent.  addition of Mohit Sharma will definitely add more depth to ir side considering his T20 experience. While Ishant has become a Test match specialist, Mohit Sharma could be relied on considering Avesh Khan’s inexperience.

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