London, Feb. 2 : Nottinghamshire all-rounder Samit Patel believes the Indian Premier League is crucial to England's hopes of winning the World Twenty20 this summer.
Patel has enjoyed a whirlwind 12 months, culminating in a place in the big-money IPL auction on February 6.
Dehli Daredevils have registered their interest, but the left-arm spinner could be snapped up by any of the cash-rich franchises when he goes under the hammer.