In Pics | Here are top 10 players in demand for the 2021 IPL auction

The much-awaited Indian Premier League auction is slated to begin on February 18. This year's auction has seen a record 1,097 players cricketers register themselves for one of the world's most popular T20 cricket tournament. Here's a look at the top 10 players in demand for the 2021 season of the IPL.

Steve Smith | Batsman | Base Price | Rs 2 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo

Glenn Maxwell | All Rounder | Base Prize | Rs 2 crore | Credit: Reuters File Photo

Jason Roy | Batsman | Base Price | Rs 2 crore | Credit: Reuters File Photo

Shakib Al Hasan | All Rounder | Base Price | Rs 2 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo

Kedar Jadhav | All Rounder | Base Price | Rs 2 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo

Jhye Richardson | Bowler | Base Price | Rs 1.5 crore | Credit: AP/PTI File Photo

Liam Plunkett | Bowler | Base Price | Rs 2 crore | Credit: AP/PTI File Photo

Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler | Base Price | Rs 1 crore | Credit: AFP File Photo

Kyle Jamieson | All Rounder | Base Price | Rs 75 lakh | Credit: AFP File Photo

Chris Morris | All Rounder | Base Price | Rs 75 lakh | Credit: PTI File Photo