IPL 2022: Ishan Kishan, Deepak Chahar among top picks on day 1 of mega auction
On Day 1 of Indian Premier League (IPL) auction 2022 , Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar were among the top picks of mega auction.
Kishan was acquired by Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.25 crore, while Chahar was sold to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders bought Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore and on the other hand, Avesh Khan became the most expensive pick among the uncapped players after being bought for Rs 10 crore by Lucknow Super Giants.
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The Delhi Capitals selected Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur for Rs 10.75 crore. Meanwhile, New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson was acquired by Gujarat Giants for Rs 10 crore. Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for Rs crore.
West Indies wicketkeeper batter Nicholas Pooran was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 10.75 crore. Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 10.75 crore.
Previously, uncapped Indian bowler Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore was acquired by Gujarat Giants for Rs 3 crore after a fierce battle with SRH.
Mitchell Marsh, an Australian all-rounder, drew interest from a number of organisations before being selected by Delhi Capitals for Rs 6.5 crore.
Earlier in the auction, India opening batter Shikhar Dhawan was secured by Punjab Kings for Rs 8.25 crore. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 5 crore. Australia Test captain Pat Cummins was taken by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 7.25 crore.
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Punjab Kings paid Rs 9.25 crore for Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada. Trent Boult, a fast bowler from New Zealand, named the man of the match.
-PTC News
