as and when IPL 2026 The countdown for the auction is getting faster, cricket expert and former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan Has shared a list of five players who he believes will attract strong attention from the franchise. With teams preparing to rebuild and restructure, Pathan’s selection has paid particular attention to fast bowling — which is increasingly gaining prominence in T20 cricket. Their list also includes a high-impact all-rounder, who could become the biggest talking point of the auction.
Star Indian bowler leads the category of domestic fast bowlers
Pathan’s first selection is India’s emerging fast bowler. sky lamp He praised his impressive control and new ball skills. star sports Speaking on the issue, Pathan explained that the right-arm fast bowler’s straight seam position, late movement and sharp release makes him a dangerous bowler in the powerplay.
He suggested that Sunrisers Hyderabad, who recently mohammed shami Has been released, may be among the teams interested in securing Akash Deep. Pathan stressed that any franchise looking for a reliable Indian fast bowler who is strong in new-ball skills will be keeping a close eye on him during the auction.
“If I talk about Akash Deep, his seam is very direct. If a team can utilize his new ball skills, he can be beneficial because he is excellent with the new ball. The way his balls come fast and come on the bat is good. He also generates late movement, as we saw in England. Akash Deep’s quality is there with the new ball. I think Sunrisers Hyderabad lack the Indian fast bowlers. Yes, they have also released Mohammed Shami, so they can go for him,” Pathan said on Star Sports.
Pathan in his list of five players Akash Madhwal Also included, praising his rapid rise in T20 cricket and his ability to handle pressure in the final overs. Madhwal, known for his accurate yorkers and disciplined bowling at crucial moments, has already demonstrated his mentality in high-stakes IPL matches.
Australian all-rounder expected to get huge attention
Among all-rounders, Pathan is the main pick for Australia. cameron green There were estimates that teams would do their best to acquire him, regardless of budget limitations. Describing him as a rare talent in world cricket, Pathan noted Green’s high-handed action, natural bounce, ability to swing the ball and impact with the bat.
Green prefers to bat at the top of the order, but also offers flexibility in the middle order — a combination that makes him a strategic asset. Pathan said fast bowling all-rounders of his caliber are ‘naturally rare’, making the Australian one of the most valuable names at the auction.
Pair of fast bowlers expected to create a stir
Adding to his list, Pathan selected two foreign fast bowlers who are known for their blazing pace — Enrich Nortje And Mathisha Pathirana — whose demand is expected to increase significantly.
Nortje, who has the ability to consistently clock speeds of over 150 km/h, brings wicket-taking ability and raw threat at all stages. Pathan noted that Nortje’s experience in global T20 leagues makes him an immediate impact signing for any team looking for a strike bowler.
Pathirana, fondly called ‘Baby Malinga’ because of his slinging action, has built a reputation as a lethal death-overs specialist. His ability to bowl accurate yorkers and trouble the batsmen with deceiving angles makes him one of the most exciting young fast bowlers available. Pathan believes that his unique skill set will lead to strong competition among the franchises.
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