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IPL Players Auction | Shoaib Malik finds imaginary place in IPL

5 Pakistani Players that could feature in Indian Premier League

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  • 5 Pakistani Players that IPL Franchises could go with
  • Why Pakistani Players can't play IPL?
  • Who are the worthy Pakistani Players for IPL franchises?
  • What is the worth of Pakistani Players before IPL
  • Shoaib Malik's imaginary selection towards the IPL

IPL Players auction  2018 was held a few weeks ago. Different franchises bought the lucky charms that could do best for them. On the other hand, as we know that Pakistani Players are not been considered eligible to play the Indian Premier League since it’s first season back in 2008. And because of the Political disputes between Pakistan and India, it looks merely impossible that they could make their ways to play across the border in the future as well. However, the upgrowing traffic towards HBL PSL and the emergence of the young talent in Pakistan has earned them a great piece of fame in different leagues. So, the franchises were asked to share their reviews regarding Pakistani players.

what could be the effect if Pakistani Players were in IPL? Which of the players would they be hunting for? What will be worth of the players? These questions were occupying much of the space in the cricket lovers during the IPL players auction 2018.

In the same fashion, Multan Sultans captain Shoaib Malik, Shahdab Khan, Muhammad Amir, Hassan Ali, Faheem Ashraf were considered eligible for being a part of IPL.

5 Pakistani Players that could feature in Indian Premier League | IPL Players auction 2018

Shoaib Malik | Batting all-rounder

Specialities- Malik is currently the most experienced T20 player for Pakistan. He has a cool & calm presence in the middle. He can consistently rotate the strike which helps his team to maintain the run rate in no time. Malik is also an athletic charm on the field, especially on the boundary. The ability of a part-time bowler makes him a genuine all-rounder package. He has experience of playing for a number of franchises all over the world. Franchises are impressed with his performances and the strong fitness that he has maintained over a past few years.

Playing Role- Can bowl a couple of overs, withstand the innings in the middle order.

Experience- Malik has an experience of more than a decade in the T20 circuit. He has played for Barbados Tridents, Hobart Hurricanes, Karachi Kings, Komilla Victorians, Delhi Daredevils and now to play for Multan Sultans in the upcoming season of Pakistan Super League.

Possible Worth in IPL- INR 2-4 crore ($312,500 – $625,000 approximate)

T20I Stats:

Matches  293
Runs  7450
Average (batting) 37.06
Wickets  127
Average (bowling)  25.92
Economy  6.99

Similarly, Shahdab Khan estimated worth was (5- 6 crore), Hassan Ali has (3- 5 crore), Muhammad Amir got (3- 5 crore) and Faheem Ashraf managed the worth of (1-2 crore) taking respect of the worths in IPL Players auction 2018.

Shoaib Malik is currently the captain of the newly born franchise Multan Sultans. The third season of Pakistan Super League will kick start from 22nd February. The first contest of the season will be Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi.

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