IPL - Team Hyderabad

Packed with explosive power-hitters. Expect sixes to fly as Adam Gilchrist, Andrew Symonds, Herschelle Gibbs and Shahid Afridi tee off. They also have some solidity in the middle with Rohit Sharma and Chamara Silva capable of making up for a collapse.

With three left-arm seamers in RP Singh, Chaminda Vaas and Nuwan Zoysa, they lack bowling variety. At US$175,000, Scott Styris is a steal. Capable of big hits and intelligent nudges, Styris brings an additional dimension to the side. Take into account his useful medium-pace, and you have a potential MVP for the IPL.

Squad

Adam Gilchrist (US$700,000)
Andrew Symonds (US$1.35 million)
Herschelle Gibbs (US$575,000)
Shahid Afridi (US$675,000)
Scott Styris (US$175,000)
VVS Laxman (US$375,000)
Rohit Sharma (US$750,000)
Chamara Silva (US$100,000)
RP Singh (US$875,000)
Chaminda Vaas (US$200,000)
Nuwan Zoysa (US$110,000)