Ali Khan to David Wiese: From USA to Namibia, meet cricketers from Associate nations in IPL 2022 auction

Namibia and former South Africa all-rounder David Wiese is one of three cricketers from his country in the IPL 2022 mega auction player shortlist. Wiese has been part of Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore in the past. (Source: Twitter)

Ruben Trumpelmann is Namibian pacer born in Durban, South Africa. Ruben was convinced by former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel to shift to Namibia and was the star of the team's win over Scotland in T20 World Cup 2021. (Source: Twitter)

JJ Smit is a 26-year-old Namibian all-rounder. In September 2021, Smit was named as the vice-captain of Namibia's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. In November 2021, Smit was named as the captain of Namibia's team for the 2021 Namibia Tri-Nation Series after Gerhard Erasmus was ruled out due to an injury. (Source: Twitter)

Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been plying his trade in T20 leagues all around the world. Lamichhane has been part of Delhi Capitals in the past and also played in Big Bash League, Caribbean Premier League and Pakistan Super League. (Source: Twitter)

Brad Wheal is a Soctland pacer born in Durban, South Africa. Wheal made his debut for Scots at the age of 19 in 2016 and was part of their team in T20 World Cup 2021. (Source: Twitter)

Safyaan Sharif is a Scotland pacer born in Yorkshire, England. Sharif is 30 years of age and has picked up 61 T20 wickets and 68 ODI scalps. (Source: Twitter)

Born and raised in Pakistan, pacer Ali Khan moved to USA at the age of 18. Ali has represented Kolkata Knight Riders, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United and Trinibago Knight Riders in franchise cricket. (Source: Twitter)