IPL 2022 Auction: KL Rahul – 20 Crore+ Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has made a big prediction ahead of IPL 2022 retentions and auctions. He feels that KL Rahul would even cross Rs 20 crore in IPL 2022 auction if there is no cap on the player’s salary. Follow IPL 2022 latest updates on InsideSport.IN
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IPL 2022 Auction: ’20 crore’- Aakash Chopra predicts KL Rahul to be the costliest IPL player ever
“If KL Rahul ends up in the auction…and if the draft system doesn’t put a ceiling on a player’s salary… he will easily be the most expensive player in the upcoming auction. 20 Crore +.” Chopra said on Twitter.
If KL Rahul ends up in the auction…and if the draft system doesn’t put a ceiling on a player’s salary…he will easily be the most expensive player in the upcoming auction. 20 Crore +.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 19, 2021
- As per multiple reports, KL Rahul is all set to part ways with Punjab Kings.
- Despite all his batting exploits, Punjab Kings failed to enter playoffs in successive seasons. The team management is disappointed and likely to find a new leader.
- Meanwhile, it is believed that Rahul has been approached by multiple teams owing to his batting prowess.
- KL Rahul was purchased by the Punjab Kings for 11 cr in the 2018 Mega Auction.
- In his four years at Punjab Kings, the team India opener has amassed 659, 593, 650 and 626 runs, winning the Orange cap in 2020.
- His consistency for PBKS and Team India makes him a big name in the IPL 2021 Auctions.
- His appointment as India vice-captain in the shortest format has also raised his brand value.
- The addition of two new franchises Lucknow and Ahmedabad increases Rahul’s chances of securing a hefty paycheck.
- The 29-year-old is a capable batsman who can lead a team.
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KL Rahul total IPL salary: Rs 48.1 crore
| Year | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 |  Punjab Kings |
₹ 110,000,000 |
| 2020 (Retain) | Punjab Kings |
₹ 110,000,000 |
| 2019 (Retain) | Punjab Kings |
₹ 110,000,000 |
| 2018 |  Kings XI Punjab |
₹ 110,000,000 |
| 2017 (Injured) |  Royal Challengers Bangalore |
₹ 10,000,000 |
| 2016 (Transfer) | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
₹ 10,000,000 |
| 2015 |  Sunrisers Hyderabad |
₹ 10,000,000 |
| 2014 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
₹ 10,000,000 |
| 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
₹ 1,000,000 |
| Total | ₹ 481,000,000 | |
Most expensive players in each IPL season:
| Year | Players & Teams | Price (in INR) |
| 2008 | MS Dhoni (CSK) | 9.5 crore |
| 2009 | Kevin Pietersen (RCB), Andrew Flintoff (CSK) | 9.8 crore |
| 2010 | Shane Bond (KKR), Kieron Pollard (MI) | 4.8 crore |
| 2011 | Gautam Gambhir (KKR) | 14.9 crore |
| 2012 | Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 12.8 crore |
| 2013 | Glenn Maxwell (MI) | 6.3 crore |
| 2014 | Yuvraj Singh (RCB) | 14 crore |
| 2015 | Yuvraj Singh (DD) | 16 crore |
| 2016 | Shane Watson (RCB) | 9.5 crore |
| 2017 | Ben Stokes (RPS) | 14.5 crore |
| 2018 | Ben Stokes (RR) | 12.5 crore |
| 2019 | Jaydev Unadkat (RR), Varun Chakravarthy (KXIP) | 8.4 crore |
| 2020 | Pat Cummins (KKR) | 15.5 crore |
| 2021 | Chris Morris | 16.25 crore |
IPL 2022 Auction: ’20 crore’- Aakash Chopra predicts KL Rahul to be the costliest IPL player ever
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