DURBAN, South Africa : A four-match Twenty20 series against India comes at an opportune time for South Africa’s cricketers as it provides an additional stage to highlight their skills before the Indian Premier League auction later this month, said captain Aiden Markram. South African cricketers have been dotted around IPL franchises over the years but those who have not secured contracts can enhance their chances of being hired for next yea's competition if they impress when the two countries