All-rounders are assets across formats in the sport. If one look at the history of the IPL, they have been named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in eight out of 14 editions. From Shane Watson to Andre Russell to Sunil Narine to Ben Stokes, several foreign cricketers have made serious impact with their all-round abilities.
On the eve of the IPL 2022 auctions, we look at some overseas all-rounders who could be extremely valuable picks.
Mitchell Marsh (Australia) | INR 2 crores
In IPL: M 21 | R 225 | Ave 17.3 | SR 114.2 | W 20 | Ave 21 | Econ 7.9
Pros
- Current form that helped Australia reinvent itself in the T20 format.
- Has evolved as big-match player. Won the Player of the Match in the T20 World Cup final last year.
- Experienced and versatile. Can bat in the middle order or below, can be considered as fifth bowler.
Cons
- Frequent breakdowns and heavily injury prone.
- Has not lit up any IPL season despite the vast experience.
Teams that may eye Marsh: Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals
Jason Holder (West Indies) | INR 1.5 crores
In IPL: M 26 | R 189 | Ave 14.5 | SR 121.2 | W 35 | Ave 22.5 | Econ 8.2
Pros
- One of the best all-rounders in contemporary cricket, he seems to get better with every outing.
- A specialist pacer, along with intelligent batting skills in the lower middle-order.
- Can clear boundaries.
- Leadership option.
Cons
- Lack of pace.
- Needs to learn to finish games consistently.
Teams that may eye Holder: SRH, RR, MI, DC.
Liam Livingstone (England) | INR 1 crore
In IPL: M 9 | R 112 | Ave 14 | SR 125.8
Pros
- Not many can power-hit like him. Has a T20I strike rate over 158.
- Ability to play as a floater in the line-up.
- A handy spinner, who has control both leg and off breaks. Excellent fielder.
Cons
- Little IPL experience.
- Did not live up to the hype for RR last year.
Teams that may eye Livingstone: RCB, KKR, RR, DC, MI.
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Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) | INR 1 crore
In IPL: M 2 | W 0 | Econ 10
Pros
- No.1 T20I bowler in the world.
- Intelligent and improving every single outing.
- Can run through sides.
- Is more than a capable middle-order batter, with a T20 strike rate of 137.
Cons
- Teams usually have only one leg-spinner. He will be competing for a place with big Indian names.
- Lack of IPL experience.
Teams that may eye Hasaranga: RCB, CSK, RR, DC, MI.
Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand) | INR 1.5 crores
In IPL: M 12 | R 61 | Ave 8.7 | SR 92.4 | W 8 | Ave 24.8 | Econ 9.2
Pros
- Vital part of New Zealand’s success in recent times.
- Strike rate of almost 152 in T20Is.
- Significantly improved as a bowler.
Cons
- Consistency has been an issue for long.
- Not in great form off late.
- Has not made major impact in IPL so far.
Teams that may eye Neesham: Gujarat Titans, MI, RR, Punjab Kings, DC.
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Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) | INR 1 crore
In IPL: M 17 | R 180 | Ave 15 | SR 151.3 | W 13 | Ave 31.4 | Econ 7.1
Pros
- No.1 T20I all-rounder.
- Can be used as a floater in the middle order.
- Valuable option as bowler in the Powerplay.
- Good leadership option.
Cons
- SRH management has not shown enough faith in him by handing opportunities.
- Has not been consistent in the recent past.
Teams that may eye Nabi: PBKS, KKR, CSK, GT, Lucknow Super Giants.
Notable mentions: Aiden Markram (South Africa), Odean Smith (West Indies), Roston Chase (West Indies), Carlos Brathwaite (West Indies), Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand), Moises Henriques (Australia)