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3 Indians who would have been big picks at the SA20 Auction

By Sooryanarayanan Sesha Modified 22 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share What if Virat Kohli was part of the SA20 Auction? (Picture Credits: Twitter/ SA20_League; Getty Images) The inaugural SA20 player auction, comprising the sister franchises of teams from the Indian Premier League (IPL), took place on Monday, September 19. A total of 125.8 million rand was spent on 80 players, with 22 others already signed prior to the auction. The league is seen as a big step on the part of Cricket South Africa (CSA) towards establishing a sustainable franchise T20 league of its own after failed attempts in the past. Given the massive investment and buzz around it, this one promises to be the real deal. Sportskeeda@SportskeedaHere are the full squad list of all the teams playing in the first edition of SA20 league ?

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#sa20league #CricketTwitter567Here are the full squad list of all the teams playing in the first edition of SA20 league ?Which team will win the league? ?#sa20league #CricketTwitter https://t.co/DtG8x747AM No Indian players were up for grabs at the player auction, with Unmukt Chand being an exception owing to him plying his trade for the USA now. One can only imagine the extent to which bids would have escalated had the current Indian superstars been a part of it. There's no stopping us from imagining the same though, is there? Here's a look at three current superstars from the Men In Blue who would have fetched big bucks at the SA20 Auction.

#1 Virat Kohli

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Any new venture in sports calls for the establishment of a solid brand. And when it comes to the cricketing world, there's arguably no bigger brand than Virat Kohli. With the SA20 seeking to establish itself as the best cricket league on a global scale after the IPL, how their brand catches up is bound to play a huge role. In a utopian world, Kohli's presence at the auction would have seen him fetch the maximum demand on this count alone. Of course, we don't need to elaborate on his skills as a player now, do we? Safe to say Kohli would have fetched a huge sum had his name been up for grabs.

#2 Hardik Pandya

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Game-changing all-rounders have always been a hot proposition in T20 leagues around the globe. It goes without saying that Hardik Pandya would have raked in the moolah himself had he been part of the SA20 auction. Since his return from injury, Pandya has re-established himself as a pivotal cog in the Indian white-ball setup, while also captaining the Gujarat Titans (GT) to IPL glory. An X-factor and match-winner par excellence, he gives any T20 outfit the complete look it craves.

#3 Jasprit Bumrah

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Quite simply the best in the business when it comes to bowling in death overs, it's hard to fathom Jasprit Bumrah not fetching a groundbreaking deal at the SA20 Auction had he been a part of it. The teams happen to be the sister franchises of those in the IPL and the owners have seen enough of Bumrah's prowess over time to understand what he brings to the table. He takes the pitch out of the equation but only adds further wings on some of the faster surfaces in South Africa. Needless to say, MI Cape Town would have been itching to sign Bumrah and keep the continuity factor going. After all, watching him bowl in tandem with Kagiso Rabada is something most people wouldn't say no to! Also read: SA20: Full list of players signed by all 6 franchises for the South Africa T20 League Which other Indian superstar do you think would have been hot property for the SA20? Let us know in the comments below! Get the Latest updates & News on T20 World Cup & Follow us for Live Scores, Schedule, and Squads Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Samya Majumdar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी