IPL 2022 auction: 10 expensive players in fray from 10 countries- In less than a week’s time, 590 players will go under the hammer for the IPL 2022 auction. Like every year, while a few cricketers will be left heartbroken if they fail to find a bidder, many others will make a fortune with mega-money bids. Let us check out who could be the 10 most expensive players from 10 countries in IPL 2022 auction: Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates.
IPL 2022 auction: 10 most expensive players in fray from 10 different countries at mega auction – check out
- Afghanistan – Mujeeb Ur Rahman
With Rashid Khan signing for the newly-formed Ahmedabad team and Mohammad Nabi failing to impress in his Big Bash League stint with Melbourne Renegades, we can expect Mujeeb Ur Rahman to be the most expensive Afghan buy from the IPL 2022 auction. The 20-year-old off-spinner has played for Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in this competition. He has scalped 19 wickets in as many matches at an economy rate of 8.18 runs per over. The bidding for Mujeeb will start at INR 2 crore.
IPL 2022: 10 most expensive players in fray from 10 different countries at mega auction – check out
- Australia – David Warner
Australia’s swashbuckling left-handed batter, David Warner is not only expected to be the most expensive player from his country but he is certain to be among the highest earners from the auction. He has scored 5449 runs in 150 matches in this tournament at a fantastic average of 41.59 and a strike rate of 139.96. Besides being an outstanding batter, the 35-year-old is also a tried and tested skipper and led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden IPL glory in 2016. Warner also had set a base price of INR 2 crore.
- Bangladesh – Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh’s superstar all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ title-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2014. The 34-year-old, who has represented Sunrisers Hyderabad as well, has played a total of 71 matches in this competition. He has scored 793 runs at a strike rate of 124.48 and has picked up 63 wickets at an economy rate of 7.43. He has also set the highest base price of INR 2 crore for himself.
- England – Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow made his IPL debut in 2019, and in the last three years, he has established himself as one of the top overseas performers in this competition. He has played a total of 28 matches for the Orange Army, in which he has scored 1038 runs at an average of 41.52 and a strike rate of 142.19. The bidding for him will start at INR 1.50 crore.
- India – Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is likely to be the most expensive player for the IPL 2022 auction for two reasons. While he is a proven match-winner with the bat, having scored 2375 runs in 87 matches at an average of 31.66, Iyer is also an experienced captain, having led Delhi Capitals previously. Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore are three teams who are looking for a new captain and Iyer can be the solution to their glaring problem. He has a base price of INR 2 crore.
IPL 2022: 10 most expensive players in fray from 10 different countries at mega auction – check out
- New Zealand – Trent Boult
Overseas pacers always tend to go for big bucks in an IPL auction and Trent Boult is very likely to continue the trend. The Kiwi pacer has played 62 matches in IPL, in which he has picked up 76 wickets at an average of 26.09 and an economy rate of 8.39 runs per over. He too has a base price of INR 2 crore.
- South Africa – Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada’s case is quite similar to Trent Boult – he is an international star, a gun pacer and is an IPL-proven cricketer. He has played 50 matches in this competition, in which he has picked up 76 wickets at an average of merely 20.52. The South African has a base price of INR 2 crore.
- Sri Lanka – Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga was roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore for the second phase of IPL 2021 as Adam Zampa. Though he could not justify his selection, he has since delivered a few match-winning performances for the Sri Lanka national team and has also proved his worth in the Lanka Premier League. Hasaranga’s base price is INR 1 crore.
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- West Indies – Jason Holder
Besides Iyer and Warner, Jason Holder is another player the teams can select as their captain. He has scored 189 runs in his 26 matches and has also picked up 35 wickets at an average of 22.45. His recent form is superb as well as he picked up a hat-trick in the bilateral series against England. He has a base price of INR 1.50 crore.
- Ireland – Paul Stirling
Ireland’s destructive opener Paul Stirling has all the experience in the world, but strangely enough, he has never made it to the IPL. He has scored 2,525 runs in T20I cricket at an average of 31.17 and is playing fiery knocks for Islamabad United in the ongoing Pakistan Super League. His base price is INR 50 lakhs.
IPL 2022 auction: 10 most expensive players in fray from 10 different countries at mega auction – check out
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