Australia assistant Coach Daniel Vettori is likely to attend IPL Auction during 1st IND vs AUS Perth Test

“Vettori will likely be in Saudi Arabia holding a paddle at the IPL’s mega player auction in Jeddah instead of being at Optus Stadium when the first Test reaches its conclusion,” quoted the Australian publication. “The latest battle between club and country not only highlights India’s power but also the increasing creep of domestic Twenty20 leagues into international cricket,” it further states.

Pakistan toured Australia last year for a three-match Test series of which the first Test was played in Perth from December 14-17 and Vettori attended the auction in Dubai on December 19th after the Test match. According to the publication, Vettori is “a trusted lieutenant of national boss Andrew McDonald since joining Australia’s set-up.”

“Vettori’s deal with CA is different to that of McDonald, who has a full-time contract, as it requires him to be available for a set number of days. A priority is given to big Test series and white-ball tournaments so he can also perform his duties with franchises in the IPL and The Hundred in England,” the publication further wrote.

It has been further reported that there has not been clarity as of Wednesday morning if Vettori will stay with the team for the entirety of five days or will leave for the auction according to a source in the team of the publication.