Most franchises agree that this year's smartest pick will be JP Duminy, the South African batsman.
Duminy, who is a brilliant fielder, played a key role in South Africa's success in Australia and is now being tagged by the franchises as "a favourite and one of the top three picks" for the season.
The franchises concede the big money will be spent on Pietersen (base price: $1.35 million) and Flintoff ($950,000), especially after Clarke's withdrawal. "Now if you are thinking long-term, current form and availability, then Duminy is your man," a franchise official said.
Duminy's base price is $300,000 but what has made him a particularly attractive purchase, according to franchise officials, is that he will be available for most of this tournament, which starts on April 10 - the South African players are free after the home ODI series against Australia ends on April 17. In contrast, England players will be available only for the first three weeks of the IPL while the Australians will be free towards the end after they play Pakistan in an ODI series after the South Africa tour.
"Duminy is also a natural strokeplayer, a great fielder, and at 24, your player for the future," the official said. "You can expect vigorous bidding in his case."
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