IPL 2022 Auction: Youngsters eyeing big lottery- After IPL retention proved to be fruitful for a number of youngsters, others will also be looking to make it big at mega auctions. The focus will be on Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi, Devdutt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill as they look to raise their IPL salaries. Earlier, Venkatesh Iyer, Umran Malik, Abdul Samad, Arshdeep Singh left everyone stunned with their IPL retention amounts. Follow IPL 2022 Auction latest updates on InsideSport
IPL 2022 Auction: Five youngsters eyeing big lottery in mega auctions
Devdutt Padikkal
- The RCB opener’s absence in IPL 2022 Retention surprised many after he scored 400+ in the last two seasons after his debut.
- He amassed 473 and 411 runs in the successive IPL seasons which featured a century and 11 fifties.
- He perfectly filled the opening slot for Royal Challengers Bangalore and the franchise would bid for him once again.
- Padikkal was bought for just Rs 20 lakh but his price could rise like Venkatesh Iyer is paid Rs 8 crore with 40 times hike in IPL salary.
Ishan Kishan
- Ishan Kishan has become one of the biggest names in IPL. His absence from Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022 Retention raised a lot of eyebrows.
- He had scored 500+ runs in IPL 2020 but failed to repeat heroics in the last edition, managing just 241 runs across 10 innings. However, he is a promising player and expected to reap rewards in the upcoming IPL auction.
- MI had bought him for Rs 6.2 crore and his price could go higher in IPL 2022 Auction. The youngster is a swashbuckling opener who can play at any position.
Shubman Gill
- Shubman Gill became a vital cog for KKR in recent years.
- He has scored 296, 440 and 478 runs in the last three seasons.
- His consistent performance in IPL 2021 helped KKR reach the final.
- The 22-year-old is likely to grab attention in IPL 2022 Auctions.
- Besides being a consistent batsman, Gill could also be the vice-captain option for a number of franchises.
- He was bought for Rs 1.8 crore by KKR in IPL 2018. With no RTM option, KKR are likely to face a tough time at the auctions table.
Chetan Sakariya
- The former Rajasthan Royals pacer took 14 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 8.19 rpo.
- His excellent performances were noticed and he made India debut against Sri Lanka in ODIs and T20Is.
- The youngster was bought for Rs 1.2 crore but his price is expected to go north owing to his exceptional debut season.
Kartik Tyagi
- Another ex-RR pacer Kartik Tyagi took 9 wickets in 10 matches.
- In one of the IPL 2021 matches, he defended 4 runs off the final over.
- Rajasthan had roped in the youngster for Rs 1.3 crore but might need to expense more on him at the IPL 2022 Auction.
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