India, Dec. 10 -- With plenty of money floating around in the pockets of the IPL franchises and not too many slots to be filled in each team, there are going to be some players who will receive a windfall and laugh their way to the bank next week. Most eligible international superstars are already tied up to franchises, but there are some who will be going under the hammer - and enough teams who will want to receive their services for the upcoming series.

More than player quality itself, it is also a matter of which players play roles of the highest requirement. That means all-round stars and top-quality finishers and pace bowlers will always be in demand. So who are the leading candidates for receiving the highest bid in the IPL 2026 au...