5 players who could get the highest bid if there was an auction in Test cricket
The IPL auction has always been a fascinating event in the cricketing calendar. Over the years, lots of unknown players have become overnight superstars by fetching big bucks for the auction. Since the IPL auction is meant for T20 cricket, it is sad to see a lot of veteran players who have played for their sides for years in Tests but not particularly suited for T20 format get ignored.
Let us assume a hypothetical situation of an auction being conducted for Test cricket on Indian pitches. If it were to happen, it would be a different ball game altogether! Even though many of the players from the IPL would still fetch a decent amount at this 'Test' auction, few will be left out and many seasoned Test cricket campaigners will attract huge bids. Here is a look at 5 players who would rock the auction if it were meant for Test cricket.
Note: It is assumed that the players are up for grabs at the auction for an IPL-like Test tournament meant to be played in India.
#5 Dale Steyn
With 86 Tests and 419 wickets, the Phalaborwa-born pacer is arguably the best fast bowler in the modern era. He is on the brink of breaking Shaun Pollock's record of most Test wickets by a South African fast bowler. His ability to rattle batsmen with sheer pace is second to none.
Other than that, he is a very good exponent of outswing as well. Steyn is a kind of bowler who does not need conditions to aid him. Not only he is devastating on juicy pitches at Durban and Cape Town, but on subcontinent pitches too, Steyn's record has been impressive.
T20 may not be his preferred format, but if Steyn goes under hammer for a Test auction, he will have dollars raining all over him.