Shikhar Dhawan sold to PBKS: Punjab Kings signs Shikhar Dhawan for INR 8.25 crore: Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan, who has been a consistent run-scorer in the Indian Premier League, was signed by Punjab Kings for INR 8.25 crore in the IPL 2022 Auction. Follow Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Shikhar Dhawan sold to PBKS: Punjab Kings signs Shikhar Dhawan for INR 8.25 crore
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Shikhar Dhawan sold to PBKS: Rajasthan Royals started the bidding at INR 2 crore, but they were soon countered by Delhi Capitals at INR 2.20 crore. What followed was a fierce bidding war between these two sides who have never won this competition. Another such team in Punjab Kings joined the bidding battle at INR 5.25 crore.
A total of 600 cricketers will go under the hammer in the auction that will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
INR 2 crore is the highest reserve price and as many as 48 players chose to place themselves in this bracket.
Shikhar Dhawan sold to PBKS: Punjab Kings signs Shikhar Dhawan for INR 8.25 crore
There are 20 players on the auction list with a reserve price of INR 1.5 crore while 34 players are on the list of cricketers with a reserve price of INR 1 crore.
A total of 377 Indian players and 223 overseas players are up for grabs in what promises to be an action-packed IPL 2022 Player Auction in Bengaluru.
Shikhar Dhawan sold to PBKS: Punjab Kings signs Shikhar Dhawan for INR 8.25 crore
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