IPL 2022 Auction: 5 Uncapped players to watch out for – The buildup, excitement, and anticipation for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction 2022 are palpable among cricket experts, fans, and critics. February 12 and 13 is the D-day for the auctions, wherein 590 players will go under the hammer. While some are expected to be picked for big bucks, it is the uncapped ones like Yash Dhull, Kartik Tyagi, Raj Bawa who will attract lucrative IPL deals. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Among those 228 are capped players, while 355 are uncapped ones. Undoubtedly IPL is the biggest stage for the young cricketers to rub shoulders with the best. Who can forget a young Swapnil Asnodkar walking out with Graeme Smith for Rajasthan Royals in the first two years of IPL? Or a young Kartik Tyagi holding his nerve in the final over against Punjab Kings during last year’s T20 tournament.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Avesh Khan to Kartik Tyagi – 5 uncapped players who can earn lucrative IPL deals
These two players showed character, determination, and grit to fight it out in the middle against the best in the world. IPL gives these fearless youngsters to play with freedom and gay abandon.
During this year’s mega auction also there will lot of young players like Shahrukh Khan, Tyagi, Avesh Khan, and a few Under-19 stars such Yash Dhull and Raj Bawa in the mega auctions. These players have kept their base price below 1 crore and few franchises might target them.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Yash Dhull to Kartik Tyagi – 5 uncapped players who can earn lucrative IPL deals
1. Yash Dhull
Yash Dhull became the fifth Indian captain to win an Under-19 World Cup in the 2022 edition of the showpiece event. The right-hand batter had to fight COVID-19 and had to miss a few games. Nonetheless, the captain emerged stronger out of it and struck a chanceless 110 against Australia in the semifinal of the Under-19 World Cup. In that particular knock, Dhull missed caution with aggression and enabled India’s recovery after being two down.
Dhull’s power game with touch one was all to see. The captain also showed maturity in a crunch situation. Few franchises are targeting Indian batters and the youngster might land himself a good deal during the auctions.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Avesh Khan to Kartik Tyagi – 5 uncapped players who can earn lucrative IPL deals
- Raj Bawa
Another Under-19 Indian player comes on the list. All-rounder Raj Bawa was exceptional in the finals as he picked up five wickets and also scored a handy 35 runs lower down the order against England. Fast bowling all-rounders are an asset to T20 franchises and Bawa might attract few bids due to more than handy abilities with bat and ball.
In the past, we have seen players like Ravindra Jadeja, and Yusuf Pathan getting huge amounts due to their all-around skills. Bawa seam bowling coupled with his finishing abilities might interest two-three franchises.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Avesh Khan to Kartik Tyagi – 5 uncapped players who can earn lucrative IPL deals
3. Kartik Tyagi
In the limited opportunities that he got with Rajasthan Royals, Kartik Tyagi delivered. He has so far played four matches and has four wickets to show for. The Royals choose to retain Yashaswi Jaiswal in their list of retained players. Tyagi will be in auctions and he has set himself a base price of 20 lakhs. Good quality young fast bowlers are what franchises look out for.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Avesh Khan to Kartik Tyagi – 5 uncapped players who can earn lucrative IPL deals
Tyagi’s ability to bowl more than 140, coupled with his good composure is what few franchises might look to have.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Avesh Khan to Kartik Tyagi – 5 uncapped players who can earn lucrative IPL deals
4. Avesh Khan
Former Delhi Capitals pacer Avesh Khan had a breakout IPL season in 2021. He picked up 24 wickets in just 16 games and was instrumental in taking his team to the playoffs. Skipper Rishabh Pant trusted him to bowl in the power play and death overs. More often than not he delivered by picking up crucial wickets.
Due to his exceptional performances, he is also selected in the Indian team for the ongoing limited-overs series against West Indies. With a base price of 20 lakh, Avesh will be hot property among certain franchises in the mega auction.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Avesh Khan to Kartik Tyagi – 5 uncapped players who can earn lucrative IPL deals
For some lightning strikes twice and Tamil Nadu batter Shahrukh Khan can relate with it. Twice in two years, Shahrukh helped his state team win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Title due to his finishing abilities. It was his blitz during the 2020-21 edition of the SMT trophy that he landed a lucrative deal with Punjab Kings. Unfortunately, he could have the same impact on Kings. Shahrukh featured in 11 games and scored 153 runs.
The kings have not retained him and the remaining franchises might be tempted to after the hard-hitting batter.
IPL 2022 Auction: From Avesh Khan to Kartik Tyagi – 5 uncapped players who can earn lucrative IPL deals
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