The Indian Premier League 2022 is going to start next month and with the advent of two new teams (Ahmedabad and Lucknow), ten teams will take part in the upcoming mega auctions of IPL. The mega auction will take place in Bengaluru on February 12 and February 13.
In such a situation like this, it is worth talking about ten explosive batsmen of India who will undoubtedly attract big bids and some exciting calls as well.
Suresh Raina
Popularly known as Mr. IPL, Suresh Raina, will appear in the IPL auction for the first time since 2008. If 2016 and 2017 editions are kept aside, then Raina has always been seen in the yellow jersey. Raina has played 205 matches in IPL so far and scored 5528 runs. His average has been 32.51 and a strike rate of 136.76. Batting at number three or four, Raina can change the fate of the match with his batting. He can also prove to be pretty handy with the ball as well.
Shikhar Dhawan
From 2008, it has been the responsibility of Shikhar Dhawan to give his side a strong start in the game. In 192 IPL matches played so far, Dhawan has scored 5784 runs. His average has been 34.84 and strike rate 126.64. Dhawan's experience will help any team immensely and that is why all the teams will surely place big bids for him in the mega auction.
Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik, who played for different teams from 2008 to 2021 in IPL, will be seen again in the mega auction. Karthik, who was the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders team, has played 213 matches in IPL since 2008 and scored 4046 runs. He has a strike rate of 129.72 and an average of 25.77.
Devdutt Padikkal
Padikkal who made his debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020, will be a good buy for any team. Padikkal has scored 884 runs in 29 matches in IPL. He scored an amazing century against Rajasthan Royals, which shows his ability to score fast.
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan, who was the star of Mumbai Indians batting from 2018 to 2021, could not be retained and now he will be seen in the mega auction. Ishan managed to win many matches with his explosive batting. He has played a total of 61 matches in IPL so far in which he has scored 1452 runs at a strike rate of 136.33.
Shreyas Iyer
In the mega auctions all eyes will be on this former captain of Delhi Capitals. Iyer has played 87 matches in IPL since 2015, scoring 2375 runs at an average of 31.66 and with a strike rate of 123.95.
Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey, played a key role in making Kolkata the IPL winner in 2014 and this time he will be a part of the mega auction. Pandey has played a total of 154 matches and has scored 3560 runs.
Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana, who first played for Mumbai and then later for the Kolkata-based franchise, is participating in the IPL mega auction this time. Rana has so far scored 1820 runs in 77 matches in IPL at an average of 28.43 and with a strike rate of 132.45.
Rahul Tripathi
Rahul Tripathi, who earned fame while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders last season, will be on the radar of all the teams in the upcoming mega auction. Rahul has played a total of 62 matches in the IPL and has scored 1385 runs at an impressive strike rate of 136.31.
Shahrukh Khan
Another cricketer who is expected to earn big in the IPL mega auction 2022 is Shahrukh Khan. Shahrukh, who made his debut for Punjab Kings last season, has a reputation of scoring runs fast. Playing for Punjab last season, Shahrukh scored 153 runs in 11 matches.
