IPL 2022 Auction: The much-anticipated IPL 2022 Auction will be bigger and better. Some of the biggest players will feature in the mega auction even after IPL retentions. The likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, David Warner, Rashid Khan and Ben Stokes are expected to breach Rs 16.25 crore. Last year, Chris Morris had gone past Yuvraj Singh for the above-mentioned record IPL salary. Follow IPL 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN
IPL 2022 Auction: From KL Rahul to Shreyas Iyer, 5 players who can become the highest-paid IPL player
KL Rahul
- The most wanted player of IPL 2022 is none other than KL Rahul.
- The opening batsman smashed 550+ runs for the record 4 consecutive IPL seasons.
- He is expected to earn big in the upcoming auction owing to captaincy talent.
- His last IPL salary of Rs 11 crore would easily cross Rs 16.25 crore mark to make him the costliest player ever in IPL history.
- The 30-year-old has led in 27 matches and could lead any IPL team
Shreyas Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a powerful leader in IPL. He guided DC to IPL 2020 finals as captain.
- He is a crucial middle-order player who can define the innings and change the course of the game owing to his fiery batting ability
- Shreyas was bought for Rs 7 crore by DC but his IPL salary is likely to surge like R Jadeja of CSK who has been retained for Rs 16 crore.
- Iyer has led in 41 IPL matches and won 21 games at a success percentage of 53.65.
David Warner
- David Warner is an overseas IPL legend with 5000+ runs in the tournament.
- He is an explosive opening batsman who can cause utmost damage to any squad
- He is experience of leading a team in IPL for record 69 matches where he won 32 at a win percentage of 52.17.
- He has guided SRH to their only IPL trophy and is expected to lead the team wherever he plays.
Rashid Khan
- Rashid Khan is one of the costliest possessions of any team around the world.
- He is the most economical player in the IPL history – 6.33. Adding to it, Rashid has taken 93 wickets in 76 matches.
- The Afghanistan leg-spinner can trouble opposition batters during any circumstance- powerplay, slog over or even in death overs.
- He was bought for Rs 9 crore by SRH but his price could double with a bidding war likely on the cards.
Ben Stokes
- Allrounder Ben Stokes is a big name in IPL and his form in Ashes will decide his bidding amount in IPL 2022.
- The England player has the ability to contribute match-winning knocks and spells with both bat and ball.
- He has an experience of playing in a number of T20 Leagues around the world and trouble even the best batter and bowler.
- RR had purchased Stokes for Rs 12.5 crore which is tend to rise at mega auctions.
IPL 2022 Auction: From KL Rahul to Shreyas Iyer, 5 players who can become the highest-paid IPL player
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