IPL 2021 Player Auction: Stars who will fetch the biggest bid

Australian ODI and T20 skipper Aaron Finch was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore. Finch is a captain, an opener, and a decent fielder. Like, Smith, Finch brings a lot of experience to the fore and could an asset if in form. (Source: Twitter)

Former Australian captain Steve Smith was released by Rajasthan Royals this year. He is a captain, a top batsman, and a brilliant fielder. To add to all that, he also has the experience of playing cricket at the top level. It is being speculated that Chennai Super Kings could be interested in Smith as a replacement for Shane Watson – who has retired. (Source: Twitter)

Shanthakumaran Sreesanth made a comeback into first-class cricket for Kerala after his spot-fixing ban was lifted by Supreme Court. He has the experience and could be the x-factor in a team. In the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy, he has shown that he is regaining rhythm, confidence, and momentum with each passing game. (Source: Twitter)

Australia's Glenn Maxwell was released by Kings XI Punjab after a poor IPL-13. Maxwell returned to form against India in their ODI and T20 series played in November 2020 and has been in fine form in the 10th edition of the Big Bash League as well. (Source: Twitter)

Mohammed Azharuddeen from Kerala caught everyone's eye with a sizzling century against Mumbai. In a Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy match, Azharuddeen smashed 137 off 54 balls -- the first-ever T20 century by a Kerala batsman. (Photo: BCCI)