IPL 2022 Mega Auction: 5 overseas spinners vying for an IPL contract- The highly-anticipated IPL 2022 mega auction is all set to take place in a few weeks. A number of overseas spinners will be looking to get an IPL contract for the next cycle. The spinners are key to the T20 league as they stop the flood of boundaries and provides breakthrough during the slog overs. Wrist spinners often come in handy when it comes to defending small totals or preventing a team from scoring big. Ish Sodhi, Imran Tahir, T Shamsi, Adil Rashid, Mitchell Santner will be among 5 key spinners. Follow IPL 2022 latest updates on InsideSport.IN
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Ish Sodhi
Ish Sodhi is one of the premier bowlers for New Zealand. He has played 198 T20s with 219 wickets at an economy rate of 7.8. He looked impressive for the Blackcaps during the recently-concluded T20 World Cup. He has played only 8 matches in IPL where he picked 9 wickets at an economy rate of 6.69. He will be once again in the fray for an IPL contract.
Adil Rashid
England’s specialist spinner Adil Rashid was picked by Punjab Kings during the second leg of IPL 2021. Unfortunately, he couldn’t impress during his debut season as he played a lone game. He will be looking to make an impact if given a chance to showcase his skills. He comes with an experience of 208 T20s with 241 scalps at a decent economy rate of 7.42.
T Shamsi
Like Adil Rashid, World No.2 T20 bowler T Shamsi could not play much and made a lone appearance in IPL 2021. He has been phenomenal over the years with 195 wickets in 172 T20s at a brilliant economy rate of 7.16.
Mitchell Santner
New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner has been impressive in his IPL career for Chennai Super Kings. He has played just 6 matches where he scalped 6 wickets at an economy rate of 7. Overall, he has experience of playing 118 matches with 115 scalps at an economy of 7.09.
Imran Tahir
At 42, Imran Tahir will be eyeing for yet another contract in IPL. The addition of two new teams makes his chances of getting a contract possible. He has been spectacular for the CSK with 82 wickets in 59 matches at an economy rate of 7.76. Overall, he has played record 344 matches with 435 wickets at an economy rate of 6.93.
IPL 2022 Mega Auction: From Ish Sodhi to Adil Rashid, 5 overseas spinners vying IPL contracts
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