IPL 2022 Auction: The upcoming IPL 2022 Auction will decide the fate of a number of cricketers. A number of players will go unsold while many will win big lotteries. A number of players had failed to get runs under their belt in IPL 2021. But some of them might get another chance to play in the cash-rich league. For example, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Steve Smith are amongst big-name flops who can still attract decent bids in IPL 2022 Auction. Follow IPL 2022 Auction live updates on InsideSport.IN
If Hardik Pandya struggled with injuries, KKR captain Eoin Morgan’s run drought continued. Dinesh Karthik similarly struggled apart from a few knocks here and there. Steve Smith, despite being given the opportunity ahead of Ajinkya Rahane, had a poor run in IPL 2021. But they are still match-winners and with the expansion of IPL, they can attract decent value. InsideSport takes a look at the flops of 2021 who can still attract bids.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Eoin Morgan to Hardik Pandya, 5 big flops of IPL 2021 who can still attract good bids in IPL 2022
Eoin Morgan
England and KKR captain Eoin Morgan might have failed as a player but guided the franchise to IPL 2021 Final. He managed just 133 runs in 17 matches with the best score of 47* at a drastic average of 11. However, KKR might give him another chance to prove himself as a batsman.
Dinesh Karthik
Former KKR captain Dinesh Karthik might survive due to a lack of quality wicket-keepers in the country. He managed just 223 runs in 17 matches at an average of 22.3. He failed to score lone fifty throughout the season.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Eoin Morgan to Hardik Pandya, 5 big flops of IPL 2021 who can still attract good bids in IPL 2022
Hardik Pandya
Former Mumbai Indians superstar Hardik Pandya proved to be a nightmare for the IPL franchise. He didn’t bowl for them for the second consecutive season. Additionally, he managed just 127 runs from 12 matches at an average of 14.11. His poor form continued for India in T20 World Cup. But he will still get a good amount from his new buyer in IPL 2022 Auction. MI had last bought him for a hefty Rs 11 crore deal.
Suresh Raina
CSK talisman Suresh Raina failed at the box office in IPL 2021. He managed just 160 runs in 12 matches at a forgetful average of 17.77. His repeated failures forced CSK to replace him with Robin Uthappa in playing XI. The gamble worked them, keeping Raina on the edge for IPL 2022 Auction. CSK are the only team that could buy him for his previous heroics during his stint at CSK. However, Raina has 5500+ runs under his belt in 205 IPL matches, making his experience a possibility of landing yet another chance.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Eoin Morgan to Hardik Pandya, 5 big flops of IPL 2021 who can still attract good bids in IPL 2022
Steve Smith
Australia’s Steve Smith had failed to leave an impact in the last edition of IPL. He managed to score just 152 runs at an average of 25.33. He failed to score even a half-century. However, he has the experience of playing 103 IPL games with close to 2500 runs, keeping him on the radar as reserves buy. He has impressed in the ongoing Ashes 2021.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Eoin Morgan to Hardik Pandya, 5 big flops of IPL 2021 who can still attract good bids in IPL 2022
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