IPL franchises are prioritising death-overs specialists and versatile all-rounders as they finalise auction strategies for the upcoming season.
Analysts say teams that struggled to defend totals last year are especially keen on bowlers who can execute wide yorkers and slower balls under pressure.
Several uncapped Indian pacers and overseas batters who excel against spin have moved up draft boards after strong recent T20 performances.
Retention decisions are also being shaped by workload management, with medical teams advising on how to protect key bowlers across a long league phase.
