Badale says "two or three dynamics" will work in favour of the England pair on Friday.

BBC: Flintoff & Pietersen go under the hammer

Despite talking up the fees that Flintoff and Pietersen will attract, Badale interestingly says he will not bid for either of them.

BBC: Flintoff & Pietersen go under the hammer

Dhoni's agent Jeet Banerjee told BBC Sport only 10 to 12 players would be signed on Friday, and Badale expects that to be to Flintoff and Pietersen's benefit.

BBC: Flintoff & Pietersen go under the hammer