IPL 2018 Auction: 5 players who can lead their side
The anticipated auction of the Indian Premier League is only a week away and the build-up to it has been exceptional.
The retention event was a success, with the fans having their eyes set on the eight franchises. The return of fan-favourite teams the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals has brought some joy to the fans of both sides.
The auction is the most interesting phase before the start of the tournament and this time around it will be no different. Teams will be looking to rebuild themselves after retaining a maximum of three players. Here, we take look at five players who can lead their side in the Indian Premier League.
#5 Faf Du Plessis (South Africa)
South African Captain Faf Du Plessis is a fine leader for his national side. He has given the best possible results for South Africa since he became the skipper, but has never led a side in the Indian Premier League because he has been in the shadow of Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni. Franchises might look towards the right-handed batsman and want him as the captain of their side. His exploits as a leader can help teams like Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils, especially given both the teams have lacked a decent leader throughout the years.