Sachin Tendulkar - Mumbai Indians. After guiding MI to the final of IPL 2010, Sachin will be keen to take his team one step further. Photo: K.R. Deepak
Robin Uthappa - Royal Challengers Bangalore. Never shy of playing his shots, Robin could be Bangalore's trump card in a top order which sees more grafters than stroke makers. Photo: K.R. Deepak
Albie Morkel - Chennai Super Kings. The yellow brigade - current holders of the IPL - will look to Morkel to provide key inputs about South African conditions. Photo: PTI
Jamie How - Central Districts. This part-time opener for New Zealand is a veteran of the domestic T20 scene in New Zealand, with a healthy strike-rate of just over 130.
Shaun Tait - South Australia. Tait's disconcerting speed and bounce will trouble batsmen on fresh South African pitches. Photo: AP
Ramnaresh Sarwan - Guyana. If Guyana are to repeat T&T's fairytale run in the first edition of the CLT20, they will require Sarwan's experience in hostile conditions to come to the fore. Photo: AP
Rob Quiney - Victoria Bushrangers. In a team high on Aussie flair, Quiney's hard-hitting style is bound to capture the imagination of the public. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
Mahela Jayawardene - Wayamba Elevens. Jayawardene's fine man-management abilities will be key if the Wayamba Elevens are to make an impact in South Africa. Photo: AP
Mark Boucher - Warriors. Having experienced top-flight T20 action with RCB in the IPL, Boucher's knowledge of the T20 scene will add immense value. Photo: AP
Alviro Petersen - Highveld Lions. In a team which is short of international stars, Petersen's experience with the national side will stand the Lions in good stead. Photo: AP