IPL 2022 Auction: Rajasthan Royals prepared for IPL 2022 Mega Auction – The champions of the IPL of the first edition Rajasthan is likely to be led by Sanju Samson in the upcoming IPL 2022. As 2022 will host a mega auction in which teams are to build their team from scratch, RR would be to looking to build an overall high profiled team to compete for the title. Follow IPL 2022 Auction Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
The IPL 2022 Mega Auction will take place on 12th and 13th February in Bangalore where 590 players will go under the auction. Rajasthan Royals retained 3 of their star players as per the new rules of the IPL 2022 Auction. The Rajasthan outfits will be aiming to go big with a remaining purse of 62 Cr.
IPL 2022 Auction: Rajasthan Royals RR Probable Squad, Retained Players, Remaining Purse – Check RR’s Probable Targets in Auction IPL 2022
Rajasthan retained their skipper Sanju Samson for a price of 14 Cr while Jos Buttler and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal were retained for 10 Cr and 4 Cr respectively.
Let us look at the IPL 2022 Auction strategy for Rajasthan Royals.
1. Opening Pair
Rajasthan will be looking to form a devastating opening pair to kick start their innings. Josh Buttler is a versatile batter and can play as an opener and even as a middle-order hard hitter. RR will be eyeing to get inform Quinton de Kock to form a brilliant right-left-handed opening pair that can wreak havoc on the opponent.
IPL 2022 Auction: Rajasthan Royals RR Probable Squad, Retained Players, Remaining Purse – Check RR’s Probable Targets in Auction IPL 2022
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2. Investing the Youth
One of the biggest involvement of players in this game has been the youth. Young players have taken the IPL as a platform to perform and earn their debut cap for the nation. Retaining fiery batter Yashas Jaiswal is a positive step for the team and RR will be eyeing more such young players to build a blend of youth and experienced setup in the team. Young all-rounders should be one of their main targets in the auction.
Presenting ➡️ The first three Royals of #IPL2022. 👊🏼#RoyalsFamily | @IamSanjuSamson | @josbuttler | @yashasvi_j pic.twitter.com/CrCGqWviwj
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 30, 2021
3. Bowling prowess
Out of the 3 players that have been retained by Rajasthan Royals, all of them are batters. With the opening, middle order, and wicketkeeper set. Rajasthan will have to extensively set their focus on their bowling department. At least 4 good bowlers will be required for the team, apart from the usual all-rounders. Two overseas players in the fast and spin department are needed alongside their partners from the Indian contingent. Young Indian pacer, Avesh Khan can be a good fit for this Rajasthan side.
IPL 2022 Auction: Rajasthan Royals RR Probable Squad, Retained Players, Remaining Purse – Check RR’s Probable Targets in Auction IPL 2022
