3 overseas players Lucknow should buy in mega auction

The new Lucknow team has its foundation ready with three big players already hired.  KL Rahul will lead the side, Marcus Stoinis is their all-rounder, and Ravi Bishnoi is their uncapped leg-spinner. Lucknow now needs to build a team around the three players. Along with the Indian players, backing quality overseas talent is also a key to building a strong team. There are many overseas players shortlisted for the mega auction, and here are the three overseas players that Lucknow can target in the auction.

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Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow is a great balanced option at the top of the order. He is a player who can play a very high strike rate. He has had some good performances in the ITL, including a hundred and seven half-centuries. Along with KL Rahul at the top, Bairstow can be a good fit. Since Rahul will be the key for Lucknow, Bairstow's blitz will give Rahul a bit more time to settle in. Jonny Bairstow is available for a base price of 1.5 crores.

Mitchell Marsh

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Mitchell Marsh has assumed a new role at number three playing for Australia and has been very successful in it. He has been Australia's best performer in the last year, with performances in Bangladesh and West Indies. His skills with the ball are an added advantage. An all-rounder who can bat in the top order is a massive plus thus Lucknow may target Marsh in the auction. Mitchell Marsh has a base price of INR 2 crores.

Pat Cummins

A good fast bowling unit can be very crucial for the teams if they use their resources well. Pat Cummins is one of the best bowlers in the world, and he brings in a lot of value to the team. He has not been in the best forms in ITL, but that can change any time. If Lucknow buys him in the auction, they can build a good bowling attack around him. They will also have to buy some other fast bowlers, but Cummins can be their main bowler. Cummins will be available in the auction for INR 2 crores.