IPL 2022 Auction: One player from each franchise to reunite?

IPL 2022 Auction: The highly-anticipated IPL 2022 Auction is all set to take place in February. The franchises will be looking to rebuy key players who have worked for them in the last IPL cycle. Consistent players like Shikhar Dhawan & Faf du Plessis will be looking forward to getting a final bid from their respective Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchises. Follow IPL 2022 latest updates on InsideSport.IN

At InsideSport, we take a look at one key player from each team–CSK, RR, RCB, SRH, PBKS, KKR, MI, DC– who is likely to reunite with the franchise.

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Shikhar Dhawan (DC)

Delhi Capitals opener Shikhar Dhawan is Mr Consistent when it comes to IPL cricket. He is the main run-scorer for the franchise over the last few years. He is expected to get a bid from DC with no RTM card this time around.

Dhawan in last 3 IPL editions: 587 runs, 618 & 521

Last IPL salary: Rs 7.2 crore

Faf du Plessis (CSK)

CSK opening batsman Faf du Plessis has also impressed with his sensational performance over the last few seasons. He emerged as the second-highest run-scorer in the last edition of IPL. CSK would be hoping to have both their star openers once again for the next cycle of IPL.

Du Plessis in last 3 IPL editions: 633, 449 & 396

Last IPL salary: Rs 1.6 crore

Pat Cummins (KKR)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be looking to rebuy Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins. He is expected to lead the franchise if there is no Eoin Morgan. Cummins elevation as skipper in Tests also raises his price in the IPL 2022 Auction.

Cummins in last 3 IPL editions: 9 (7 matches), 12 & 15 wickets

Last IPL salary: Rs 15.5 crore

Mohd Shami (PBKS)

Former Punjab Kings pacer Mohd Shami is expected to land a huge IPL contract after his success in the last few IPL editions. He has been phenomenal in the death overs and continues to perform exceptionally well for India across all formats.

Shami in last 3 IPL editions: 19, 20 & 19 wickets

Last IPL salary: Rs 4.8 crore

IPL 2022 Auction: From Shikhar Dhawan to Faf du Plessis, one player from each franchise CSK, RR, RCB, SRH, PBKS, KKR, MI, DC to reunite with each franchise

Kartik Tyagi (RR)

Rajasthan Royals new pace sensation Kartik Tyagi took the IPL by storm when they defended just 4 runs of the final over against Punjab Kings. He has shown improvement with his ability to bowl at the death which makes him a hot pick in IPL 2022 Auction.

IPL stats- 13 wickets in 14 matches

Last IPL salary: Rs 1.3 crore

Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) might have failed to retain the services of leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. RCB will be looking to reunite with their best bowler at their home ground- M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chahal will be hoping for a hike which is the only reason why he was not on the IPL 2022 retentions list.

Chahal in last 3 IPL editions: 18, 21 & 18 wickets

Last IPL salary: Rs 6 crore

Jonny Bairstow (SRH)

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s opening batsman Jonny Bairstow showed his power game over the last couple of years. At the top of the order, he can take the game away from the opposition with his explosive batting. With David Warner parting ways with SRH, Bairstow would be someone that Orange Army would not want to miss.

Bairstow in last 3 IPL editions: 248 (7 matches), 345 and 445 runs

Last IPL salary: Rs 2.2 crore

Trent Boult

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult is likely to return to Mumbai Indians. He offers a left-arm seam combination with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. He is lethal against any attack and known for his excellence in both powerplay and death over

Boult in last 3 IPL editions: 13, 25 and 5 wickets

Last IPL salary: Rs 3.2 crore

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IPL 2022 Auction: From Shikhar Dhawan to Faf du Plessis, one player from each franchise CSK, RR, RCB, SRH, PBKS, KKR, MI, DC to reunite with each franchise

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