IPL Auction LIVE Updates: Top 10 players to miss opening games of IPL 2022 – A fresh set of worries will be on the minds of the 10 IPL franchise teams that would be heading into the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Top overseas players from the nations of England, West Indies, and South Africa like Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Jonny Bairstow, and others will most likely miss the opening games of IPL 2022. Follow IPL 2022 Auction LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
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As these nations would be involved in their International matches, the players returning for IPL will have to undergo a mandatory quarantine of 5 days before they can begin their practice. The news comes as a shock for both the fans as well as the teams. Though South Africa will finish their fixtures against Bangladesh, the Proteas players will miss the opening games due to the mandatory quarantine.
Kagiso Rabada: The young South African pacer is likely to miss the opening games of IPL 2022 as South Africa will engage with Bangladesh in 3ODI games and 2 test matches. After returning from International duty, Rabada can join his team after his mandatory quarantine procedure. The team which is going to buy Rabada in IPL 2022 Auction will be at a disadvantage to miss to services of this talented bowler.
Anrich Nortje: The South African bowler who has been retained by the Delhi Capitals for a salary cap of 6.5 Cr will also miss the opening few games of IPL 2022 as South Africa is scheduled to play 3 ODIs and 2 test matches against Bangladesh from 18th March to 11th April.
Jonny Bairstow: The 32-year-old English batter will also miss the first 2 to 3 games when he will return after playing a 3-match test series against West Indies. Bairstow has previously played 7 games in IPL 2021 for SRH and will go under the hammer in IPL 2022 for a base price of 1.5 Cr.
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Aiden Markram: The 27-year-old fiery batter will accompany South Africa to play their International games against Bangladesh and thus is scheduled to miss the opening few games. Markram will go under the hammer for a base price of 1 Cr and will be a target of many teams in IPL 2022.
Jason Holder: The West Indies all-rounder is also scheduled to miss the opening few games of IPL 2022 as the Caribbean nation is scheduled to play 3 test matches against England. The terrific all-rounder who played 8 games for SRH in IPL 2021 has registered himself in the IPL 2022 Auction for a salary cap of 1.5 Cr.
Quinton de Kock: One of the most consistent players in 2021 and 2022 Quinton de Kock will also be a part of the South Africa squad that will play 3 ODIs and 2 test matches against Bangladesh. De Kock who has performed brilliantly against India in the previous test and ODI series was not retained by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2022. With a base price of 2 Cr, de Kock will surely cross the 10 Cr mark in IPL 2022 Auction.
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Lungi Ngidi: The fiery Proteas pacer is also likely to miss the opening games of IPL 2022. Having dropped his form off late, Ngidi will get the chance to regain his form when South Africa takes on Bangladesh. The young pacer will go under the hammer in IPL 2022 Auction for a base price of 50 lakhs.
Mark Wood: The 32-year-old English bowler will also be a part of the English contingent to miss the opening games of IPL 2022. Wood has been selected in the 16-man squad that will engage in a 3-match test series against West Indies. Wood will go under the hammer for a base price of 2 Cr.
Marco Jansen: The South African pacer will be sought by many teams during the IPL 2022 Auction. He too will be a part of the Proteas contingent that will play against Bangladesh and thus is likely to miss the opening 2-3 games. Jansen has set a base price of 50 lakhs for himself.
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Taskin Ahmed: The 27-year-old bowler is yet to make a debut in IPL but will be a good option for the teams who are on the look for an overseas pacer. With a base price of 50 lakhs, he can be a good fit in any team. However, Taskin too will miss the opening games as Bangladesh will engage with South Africa in their International games.
Keshav Maharaj: The 32-year-old spinner will also miss the opening games of IPL 2022 as South African players will undergo 5 days of mandatory quarantine after their Internation fixtures against Bangladesh. Maharaj will go under the hammer for a base price of 50 lakhs.
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