IPL 2022 Auction: 5 players eying BUMPER HIKE – The mega auction opens doors for many players to get bumper salary hikes. This time, it won’t be different. With IPL rules forcing franchises to release their prized assets, the likes of Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, KS Bharat and Devdutt Padikkal can expect a major bump in their IPL contract. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates.
While it was a surprise to see Royal Challengers Bangalore release Harshal Patel, KS Bharat and Devdutt Padikkal, they won’t be too disappointed. InsideSport takes a look at five players expecting 10 times or more hike in IPL salary this year.
IPL 2022: From Harshal Patel to Devdutt Padikkal, 5 players who expect BUMPER HIKE at mega auction – Check out
Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel has been a seasoned campaigner in the IPL who has been playing in the marquee league for nearly 10 years now. However the 2021 season was very special to him as he bowled exceptionally well. While RCB is expected to break the bank for him, other teams will also be eyeing him as he is expected to be one of the costliest buys in the auction this year.
IPL 2022: From Harshal Patel to Devdutt Padikkal, 5 players who expect BUMPER HIKE at mega auction – Check out
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan had a breakthrough season in 2021, where he emerged as the first-choice Indian seamer for the Delhi Capitals despite the presence of senior pros like Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma in the squad. Avesh impressed everyone with his wicket-taking abilities as he picked up 24 wickets in 16 matches, bowling at an average of 18.75 and an economy of 7.37. He finished the season as the second highest wicket-taker. He is expected to fetch an impressive salary hike when he goes under the hammer this year.
IPL 2022: From Harshal Patel to Devdutt Padikkal, 5 players who expect BUMPER HIKE at mega auction – Check out
KS Bharat
KS Bharat has emerged as one of the brightest talents from the last IPL. The wicket-keeper batsman made his debut in the second-half of the season at Dubai and shined with the bat scoring (runs), his biggest momemt however came against Delhi Capitals at Dubai in a league game where he smashed Avesh Khan for a six, when five runs where needed off the last ball, to seal a terrific victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore. As someone who has a good batting ability combined with his wicket-keeping skills, Bharat could attract lot of teams this year.
IPL 2022: From Harshal Patel to Devdutt Padikkal, 5 players who expect BUMPER HIKE at mega auction – Check out
Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal became Royal Challengers Bangalore’s mainstay in the last season after making his debut in the 2020 season and impressing one and all with his batting ability. He had a good 2021 season, smashing his maiden IPL century. However his strike rate in the later half of his innings has been a bit of a concern and if the youngster can work on it, he can be an asset to any team. The southpaw is expected to get a big hike in the salary when he goes under the hammer this year. Being the local lad, one can also expect RCB to go after him at the auctions to get him back.
IPL 2022: From Harshal Patel to Devdutt Padikkal, 5 players who expect BUMPER HIKE at mega auction – Check out
Daniel Sams
Daniel Sams made his IPL debut in 2020 for the Delhi Capitals and last year he was transferred to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Though he played just two games for RCB before opting out of the league for the second half, his performances in Big Bash this year has been terrific with both bat and ball. He smashed an unbeaten 98 off 44 balls against Melbourne Renegades recently and has picked up 19 wickets in 14 matches including a four-wicket haul. With his good all-round abilities, the left-arm seamer is someone who can be targeted by a lot of teams during the IPL auction this year.
IPL 2022: From Harshal Patel to Devdutt Padikkal, 5 players who expect BUMPER HIKE at mega auction – Check out
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