| Finch not surprised by big bucks attracted by Curran, Stokes and Green | | | agencies
NEW DELHI, Dec 23: Australia T20 captain Aaron Finch was not surprised by the big bucks attracted by Sam Curran, Ben Stokes and Cameron Green in the IPL mini-auction on Friday, saying all three are world-class rounders who can add value to their respective sides. England all-rounder Curran became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auctions after fetching a whopping Rs 18.5 crore bid from Punjab Kings. Australia all-rounder Green was second-highest earner, fetching Rs 17.5 crore bid from Mumbai Indians. England Test skipper Stokes was the third-highest gainer, fetching a Rs 16.25 crore winning bid from Chennai Super Kings.
"Oh, absolutely, I think Chennai have a history of going after experienced players, knowing what they want. And when you complement that with the rest of the squad, it is so balanced when you throw that world class all-rounder in there," Finch said on Star Sports show 'Cricket Live - Auction Special'.
"I think the only separation between Sam Curran, Ben Stokes and Cameron Green is Sam Curran's ability to bowl in the last five overs. His record has been unbelievable. So, that probably gives him the nod if you're going down the road of a bowling all-rounder.
"But Ben Stokes, he structures out any side tremendously well because he can bat in the top four, he can bat in the top six, and you can almost bank on him to bowl four overs as well. So, that's a huge asset and I'm not surprised that all three of those guys have been paid what they have been paid there," he added.
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