<p><strong>Punjab Kings (PBKS) list of players retained and released in IPL 2022:</strong> It?s been a while since the completion of the fourteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dubai, however, the buzz around social media hasn?t stopped yet. With BCCI taking crucial steps to elate IPL fans during off-seasons as well, the upcoming auction strategy and player retention has brought the cricket fans back under a roof to contemplate the probable retentions of the IPL teams.</p>



<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS), one of the franchises that are yet to lift its maiden IPL title, has a lot of homework to do before they appear in the upcoming IPL 2022 mega auction. Building a strong core and a formidable team that can serve the franchise for the coming few years will be their foremost purpose this time during the auction.</p>



<p>A few weeks earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the rules for player retention for the coming seasons, according to which each existing franchise can only retain a maximum of four players from their previous squad.</p>



<p>To add to the rule, each franchise is only entitled to retain not more than three domestic cricketers and not more than two overseas cricket and their overall tally of retained players should not exceed four.</p>



<p>The IPL 2022 Mega Auction is likely to be held during late December 2021 or early January 2022. Though the exact dates are not yet revealed by the BCCI.</p>



<p>This article will take you through the Punjab Kings (PBKS) list of players retained and released in IPL 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<h2><strong>Punjab Kings (PBKS) Retained Player:</strong></h2>



<p>The major setback for Punjab Kings (PBKS) is uncertainty over the retention of their skipper KL Rahul. Though it hasn?t been official, Rahul has, at times, expressed his intentions to move out of the franchise.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Commenting on the same, PBKS co-owner Ness Wadia said, ?There are many players apart from KL Rahul, firstly. One player does not make up a team, I?ve always said that. Any team that hinges too much on one player, that does prove beyond a point liability?.</p>



<p>If PBKS skipper KL Rahul and the franchise would be on the same page, he would have been the first choice retention, however, the possibility is far.</p>



<p>With KL Rahul?s exclusion from the franchise, the retention gets a wee bit tricky for PBKS. The franchise still has a few players to retain, but are they willing to pay such a huge amount on them is a big question.</p>



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<p><strong>Here is the list of retained players by Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.</strong></p>



<p>Set 1 (3 Indian and 1 Overseas):</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Mohammad Shami</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Arshdeep Singh</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Ravi Bishnoi</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>Overseas</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Set 2 (3 Indian and 1 overseas):</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Mayank Agarwal</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Shahrukh Khan</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Shami</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Dawid Malan</td><td>Overseas</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Set 3 (3 Indian and 1 overseas):</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arshdeep Singh</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Mayank Agarwal</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Ravi Bishnoi</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>Overseas</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Set 4 (2 Indian and 2 overseas):</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Mohammad Shami</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Ravi Bishnoi</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>Overseas</td></tr><tr><td>Dawid Malan</td><td>Overseas</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Set 5 (2 Indian and 2 overseas):</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Arshdeep Singh</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Ravi Bishnoi</td><td>Domestic</td></tr><tr><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>Overseas</td></tr><tr><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>Overseas</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>*If KL Rahul agrees to continue his partnership with Punjab Kings (PBKS), he will be the first choice retention of the franchise.</p>



<h2><strong>List of Players Released by (PBKS) ahead of the IPL 2022:</strong></h2>



<ul><li>KL Rahul (domestic)</li><li>Mandeep Singh? (domestic)</li><li>M Ashwin? (domestic)</li><li>Ishan Porel? (domestic)</li><li>Jalaj Saxena? (domestic)</li><li>Sarfaraz Khan? (domestic)</li><li>Saurabh Kumar? (domestic)</li><li>Utkarsh Singh? (domestic)</li><li>Prabhsimran Singh? (domestic)</li><li>Deepak Hooda (domestic)</li><li>Nicholas Pooran (overseas)</li><li>Chris Gayle (overseas)</li><li>Moises Henriques (overseas)</li><li>Darshan Nalkande (overseas)</li><li>Chris Jordan (overseas)</li><li>Jhye Richardson (overseas)</li><li>Riley Meredith (overseas)</li><li>Dawid Malan (overseas)</li><li>Fabian Allen (overseas)</li><li>Nathan Ellis (overseas)</li></ul>



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IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Punjab Kings (PBKS) list of players retained and released in IPL 2022

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<p><em>BCCI should allow IPL franchises to play exhibition matches during the off-season: Ness Wadia.</em></p>



<p>Ness Wadia, the co-ower of Punjab Kings (PBKS), feels it?s high time for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow franchisees to play the showcase matches outside the Indian territory as it will only strengthen the IPL as a brand.</p>



<p>Indian Premier League?s (IPL) brand value took off recently after several giant overseas corporate entities came under one roof to place their bids to acquire the operations of one of the two new teams. The elite competition not only garnered a whopping $1.5 Billion but also attracted some of the famed bidders from the global sports community.</p>



<p>Wadia took it to no surprise after investors showed their keenness to shell out a handsome sum to operate the IPL Franchise. He reckons that constant innovation is the need of the hour for any business to flourish in front of the entire world.</p>



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<p>?I don?t think the numbers are mindboggling. Sport is big business now. It is a good investment. The league truly deserves it. These are serious businessmen we are talking about. They invest in things with a purpose. It has taken us 14 years to reach where the league deserves to be. I am happy that it has finally happened,? said Wadia as quoted by the New Indian Express.</p>



<p>The further suggested the cricket governing body of India to allow the IPL teams to carry out a few exhibition matches in different countries based on the availability of the key players.</p>



<p>?The BCCI must consider having off-season matches to be held in places where there is a big Indian diaspora. That will grow the IPL even more. A bunch of three or five games in the off-season based on player availability. Hypothetically, allow the top four franchisees every year to play a few games in, for example, Miami or in Toronto or in Singapore. It will only strengthen what already is a strong product,? he added.</p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/punjab-kings-pbks-list-of-players-retained-and-released-in-ipl-2022/">IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Punjab Kings (PBKS) list of players retained and released in IPL 2022</a><br></span></strong></p>

BCCI should allow IPL franchises to play exhibition matches during the off-season: Ness Wadia

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<p><em>Mumbai Indians (MI) retained and released Players list in IPL 2022 Mega Auction.</em></p>



<p><strong>IPL 2022 Mega Auction Mumbai Indians (MI): </strong>The five times Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Mumbai Indians will have the spotlight as they show up in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. The recently concluded season of the Indian Premier League didn?t turn out to be fruitful for the men in blue and gold, however, the management would be eager to fix the issues and come again raring.</p>



<p>The foundation of Mumbai Indians has been laid on the basis of its core. The actual strength of the franchise lies in its nucleus which predominantly consists of domestic players with a tint of overseas spices.</p>



<p>Mumbai has certainly lived up to the expectations to lead the team to five IPL titles in the span of nine years, since the appointment of Rohit Sharma as the skipper of the side. Sharma believes in backing his players for long and tries to bring out the best from them.</p>



<p>The Ambani?s owned IPL franchise will certainly look to retain most of the players from its previous squad, however, they won?t be able to do so thanks to the rules and regulations put in place by the BCCI. As many as four retentions will be procured by any franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction and the remaining players will be obtained right from the auction table.</p>



<p>The decorated franchise will have to let go of several big match-winners they had. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, Quinton de Kock, James Neesham and several others might go to the auction table.</p>



<p><strong>Here is the list of Player?s retained and released by Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.</strong></p>



<h2><strong>Players retained by Mumbai Indians (MI):</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Rohit Sharma (16 Crore)</td><td>Indian</td></tr><tr><td>Jasprit Bumrah (12 Crore)</td><td>Indian</td></tr><tr><td>Surya Kumar Yadav (8 Core)</td><td>Indian</td></tr><tr><td>Kieron Pollard?(6 Crore)</td><td>Overseas</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>As per the latest reports from close sources, Mumbai Indians (MI) is more inclined towards the retention of swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan rather than the dashing Suryakumar Yadav.</p>



<p>If the reports are further believed, Suryakumar Yadav has been approached by Lucknow based new IPL franchise. The cricketer is yet to respond to the proposal from the new IPL franchise.</p>



<h2><strong>List of Player?s Released by Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2022:</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Domestic Players:</strong></p>



<ul><li>Aditya Tare (WK),?</li><li>Anmolpreet Singh,?</li><li>Dhawal Kulkarni,?</li><li>Mohsin Khan,?</li><li>Saurabh Tiwary,</li><li>Anukul Roy,?</li><li>Piyush Chawla,?</li><li>Rahul Chahar,?</li><li>Jayant Yadav,?</li><li>Krunal Pandya,?</li><li>Arjun Tendulkar,?</li><li>Hardik Pandya,?</li><li>Yudhvir Charak,</li><li>Ishan Kishna.</li></ul>



<p><strong>Overseas Players:</strong></p>



<ul><li>Chris Lynn,&nbsp;</li><li>Quinton de Kock,&nbsp;</li><li>James Neesham,&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Marco Jensen,&nbsp;</li><li>Adam Milne,&nbsp;</li><li>Nathan Coulter-Nile,&nbsp;</li><li>Trent Boult.</li></ul>



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Mumbai Indians (MI) retained and released Players list in IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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<p><strong>Player Retained by MI, CSK, DC, RCB, RR, PBKS, SRH, KKR: </strong>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Player Retention process is underway for the eight existing franchises. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked the franchises to submit the finalised list of at most four players that are to be retained for the coming season of the IPL.</p>



<h2><strong>IPL 2022 Retention Rules:</strong></h2>



<ul><li>Not more than 4 Players can be retained by franchises.</li><li>A franchise can only retain a maximum of 3 Indian/domestic cricketers.</li><li>IPL franchises can retain a maximum of 2 overseas cricketers.</li></ul>



<h2><strong>Live Updates on Player Retained by MI, CSK, DC, RCB, RR, PBKS, SRH, KKR:</strong></h2>



<h3><strong>Player Retained by Mumbai Indians (MI):</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>INR 16 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Jasprit Bumrah</td><td>INR 12 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03&nbsp;</td><td>Suryakumar Yadav</td><td>INR 8 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Kieron Pollard</td><td>INR 6 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3><strong>Player Retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK):</strong></h3>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Ravindra Jadeja</td><td>INR 16 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>INR 12 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03&nbsp;</td><td>Moeen Ali</td><td>INR 8 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td><td>INR 6 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3><strong>Player Retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB</strong>):</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>INR 15 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Glenn Maxwell</td><td>INR 11 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03&nbsp;</td><td>Mohammad Siraj</td><td>INR 7 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3><strong>Player Retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):</strong></h3>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Andre Russell</td><td>INR 16 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Varun Chakravarthy</td><td>INR 8 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03&nbsp;</td><td>Venkatesh Iyer</td><td>INR 8 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>INR 6 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3><strong>Player Retained by Punjab Kings (PBKS):</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Mayank Agarwal</td><td>INR 12 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Arshdeep Singh</td><td>INR 4 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3><strong>Player Retained by Delhi Capitals (DC):</strong></h3>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Rishabh Pant</td><td>INR 16 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Axar Patel</td><td>INR 12 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03&nbsp;</td><td>Prithvi Shaw</td><td>INR 7.5 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Anrich Nortje</td><td>INR 6.5 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3><strong>Player Retained by Rajasthan Royals (RR):</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>INR 14 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Jos Buttler</td><td>INR 10 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03&nbsp;</td><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>INR 4 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3><strong>Player Retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):</strong></h3>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Kane Williamson</td><td>INR 14 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Abdul Samad</td><td>INR 4 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Umran Malik</td><td>INR 4 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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List of Player Retained by MI, CSK, DC, RCB, RR, PBKS, SRH, KKR - IPL 2022

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<p><strong>RCB Full Players List in IPL 2022: </strong>The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has had several heart-break moments in the past and the recent IPL 2022 Player Retention adds it on to those hurting moments. Earlier Virat Kohli, the regular skipper, decided to step down from the captaincy reins followed by the exit of RCB from the IPL 2021 Playoffs. It didn?t end there, recently AB de Villiers decided to draw curtains to his career and now several players who were known for RCB have been released to the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. The franchise has just retained three Players for the coming season and this very article will take you through RCB Full Players List in IPL 2022 - Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction. </p>



<p class="has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background">Update: RCB team management announced Faf du Plessis as Caption to lead RCB in IPL 2022.</p>



<p>Barring all the retentions, RCB is facing a serious dilemma whether they will be able to fetch a strong captain for their team or not in the coming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>



<h2 id="rcb-retained-player-list-for-ipl-2022"><strong>RCB Retained Player List for IPL 2022:</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong> - 33 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>INR 15 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Glenn Maxwell</td><td>INR 11 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03&nbsp;</td><td>Mohammad Siraj</td><td>INR 7 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="rcb-buy-below-players-on-the-day-1-of-the-ipl-2022-mega-auction">RCB buy below players on the Day 1 of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>PLAYERS</strong></td><td><strong>COUNTRY</strong></td><td><strong>BASE PRICE</strong></td><td><strong>SOLD FOR</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Faf du Plessis</td><td>SA</td><td>2 crore</td><td>7 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Harshal Patel</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>10.75 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Wanindu Hasaranga</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1 crore</td><td>10.75 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Dinesh Karthik</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>5.5 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td>Australia</td><td>2 crore</td><td>7.75 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Shahbaz Ahmed</td><td>India</td><td>30 lakh</td><td>2.4 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Anuj Rawat</td><td>India</td><td>20 lakh</td><td>3.4 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Akash Deep</td><td>India</td><td>20 lakh</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background" id="rcb-buy-below-players-on-the-day-1-and-day-2-of-the-ipl-2022-mega-auction">RCB buy below players on the Day 1 and Day 2 of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>PLAYERS</strong></strong></td><td><strong>BASE PRICE</strong></td><td><strong>ROLES</strong></td><td><strong>COST IN ? (CR.)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>Retained</td><td>BATTER</td><td><strong>15</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Glenn Maxwell</td><td>Retained</td><td>ALL-ROUNDER</td><td><strong>11</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Wanindu Hasaranga</td><td>1 Cr</td><td>ALL-ROUNDER</td><td><strong>10.75</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Harshal Patel</td><td>2 Cr</td><td>ALL-ROUNDER</td><td><strong>10.75</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td>2 Cr</td><td>BOWLER</td><td><strong>7.75</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Faf Du Plessis</td><td>2 Cr</td><td>BATTER</td><td><strong>7</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Mohammed Siraj</td><td>Retained</td><td>BOWLER</td><td><strong>7</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Dinesh Karthik</td><td>2 Cr</td><td>WICKETKEEPER</td><td><strong>5.5</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Anuj Rawat</td><td>20 Lakh</td><td>WICKETKEEPER</td><td><strong>3.4</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Shahbaz Ahamad</td><td>30 Lakh</td><td>ALL-ROUNDER</td><td><strong>2.4</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Sherfane Rutherford</td><td>1 Cr</td><td>ALL-ROUNDER</td><td><strong>1</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Mahipal Lomror</td><td>40 Lakh</td><td>ALL-ROUNDER</td><td><strong>0.95</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Finn Allen</td><td>50 Lakh</td><td>BATTER</td><td><strong>0.8</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Jason Behrendorff</td><td>75 Lakh</td><td>BOWLER</td><td><strong>0.75</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Suyash Prabhudessai</td><td>20 Lakh</td><td>ALL-ROUNDER</td><td><strong>0.3</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Chama Milind</td><td>20 Lakh</td><td>BOWLER</td><td><strong>0.25</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Akash Deep</td><td>20 Lakh</td><td>BOWLER</td><td><strong>0.2</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Aneeshwar Gautam</td><td>20 Lakh</td><td>ALL-ROUNDER</td><td><strong>0.2</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 id="key-player-released-by-royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb"><strong>Key Player Released by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<ul>
<li>Yuzvendra Chahal</li>



<li>Devdutt Padikkal</li>



<li>Harshal Patel</li>
</ul>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: </span></strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/csk-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad-after-mega-auction/"><strong>CSK Full Players List in IPL 2022 ? Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction</strong></a></p>



<h2 id="rcb-purse-details-for-ipl-2022"><strong>RCB Purse Details for IPL 2022:&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total Purse Value</strong></td><td><strong>Retention Deduction</strong></td><td><strong>Salary Purse Available</strong></td></tr><tr><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 33 Crores</td><td>INR 57 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="rcb-list-of-players-released-in-ipl-2022-mega-auction"><strong>RCB List of Players Released in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</strong></h2>



<ul>
<li>AB de Villiers (retired),&nbsp;</li>



<li>Yuzvendra Chahal,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Devdutt Padikkal,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Harshal Patel,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Navdeep Saini,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Shahbaz Ahmed,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Pavan Deshpande,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Sachin Baby,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Rajat Patidar,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Mohammed Azharuddeen,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Kyle Jamieson,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Dan Christian,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Suyesh Prabhudessai,&nbsp;</li>



<li>KS Bharat,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Tim David,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Dushmantha Chameera,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Wanindu Hasarangal,&nbsp;</li>



<li>Akash Deep,&nbsp;</li>



<li>George Garton.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mi-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad-after-mega-auction/">MI Full Players List in IPL 2022 ? Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction</a><br></span></strong></p>

RCB Full Players List in IPL 2022 - Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction

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<p><strong>RR Full Players List in IPL 2022: </strong>Rajasthan Royals won the first season of the Indian Premier League in 2008 under Shane Warne?s captaincy and since then it has been a barren run for the team in pink. They have reached the playoffs three times following their 2008 success but couldn?t repeat the heroics they did back during the inaugural season.</p>



<p>The Royals have largely relied upon their overseas players predominantly the Englishmen. The likes of Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone and Ben Stokes used to form a strong core for the team which apparently dented their hopes several times. However, the franchise has promised to start fresh in the coming season and have taken a necessary step for it.</p>



<p>The franchise has retained just three players from their previous squad and this article is intended to take you through RR Full Players List in IPL 2022 - Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction.</p>



<h2 id="rr-retained-player-list-for-ipl-2022"><strong>RR Retained Player List for IPL 2022:</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S NO</strong></td><td><strong>Player Name</strong></td><td><strong>Price (INR)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>INR 14 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Jos Buttler</td><td>INR 10 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>INR 4 Crore</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="rr-buy-below-players-on-day-1-of-ipl-2022-mega-auction">RR buy below players on Day 1 of IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>PLAYERS</strong></td><td><strong>COUNTRY</strong></td><td><strong>BASE PRICE</strong></td><td><strong>SOLD FOR</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Faf du Plessis</td><td>SA</td><td>2 crore</td><td>7 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Harshal Patel</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>10.75 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Wanindu Hasaranga</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1 crore</td><td>10.75 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Dinesh Karthik</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>5.5 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td>Australia</td><td>2 crore</td><td>7.75 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Shahbaz Ahmed</td><td>India</td><td>30 lakh</td><td>2.4 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Anuj Rawat</td><td>India</td><td>20 lakh</td><td>3.4 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Akash Deep</td><td>India</td><td>20 lakh</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>The other two options for retentions could be the likes of all-rounder Ben Stokes and ace pacer Jofra Archer, however, the major concern is their fitness and availability. Stokes has recently returned to international cricket following a months-long break while Archer has been ruled out for a year following his elbow injury.</p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: </span></strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pbks-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad/"><strong>PBKS Full Players List in IPL 2022 ? Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction</strong></a></p>



<h2 id="key-player-released-by-rajasthan-royals-rr"><strong>Key Player Released by Rajasthan Royals (RR):</strong></h2>



<ul><li>Ben Stokes</li><li>Jofra Archer</li><li>Liam Livingstone</li><li>Mustafizur Rahman</li></ul>



<h2 id="rr-purse-details-for-ipl-2022"><strong>RR Purse Details for IPL 2022:&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total Purse Value</strong></td><td><strong>Retention Deduction</strong></td><td><strong>Salary Purse Available</strong></td></tr><tr><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 28 Crores</td><td>INR 62 Crores</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="rr-list-of-players-released-in-ipl-2022-mega-auction"><strong>RR List of Players Released in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</strong></h2>



<ul><li>Riyan Parag,&nbsp;</li><li>Shreyas Gopal,&nbsp;</li><li>Ben Stokes,</li><li>Jofra Archer,</li><li>Rahul Tewatia,&nbsp;</li><li>Mahipal Lomror,&nbsp;</li><li>Kartik Tyagi,&nbsp;</li><li>Jaydev Unadkat,&nbsp;</li><li>Mayank Markande,&nbsp;</li><li>Anuj Rawat,&nbsp;</li><li>David Miller,&nbsp;</li><li>Manan Vohra,&nbsp;</li><li>Shivam Dube,&nbsp;</li><li>Chris Morris,&nbsp;</li><li>Mustafizur Rahim,&nbsp;</li><li>Chetan Sakariya,&nbsp;</li><li>K.C. Cariappa,&nbsp;</li><li>Kuldip Yadav,&nbsp;</li><li>Liam Livingstone,&nbsp;</li><li>Akash Singh,&nbsp;</li><li>Glenn Phillips,&nbsp;</li><li>Tabraiz Shamsi,&nbsp;</li><li>Oshane Thomas,&nbsp;</li><li>Evin Lewis.&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/srh-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad/">SRH Full Players List in IPL 2022 ? Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction</a><br></span></strong></p>

RR Full Players List in IPL 2022 - Retained, Released, Updated Squad after Mega Auction

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<p><em>AB de Villiers returns to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022? Head coach Sanjay Bangar drops hint.</em></p>



<p><strong>IPL 2022: </strong>South African stylish stumper-batsman AB de Villiers recently drew curtains to his phenomenal cricketing career. The ?Superman?, as fans like to call him, on 19th November wrote a social media post to inform the world about his retirement from all forms of cricket.</p>



<p>He wrote, ?It has been an incredible journey, but I have decided to retire from all cricket.? De Villiers had already retired from international cricket back in May 2018 and since then he was only active in franchise cricket.</p>



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<p>Mr 360 bidding adieu to all forms of cricket surely was a heartbreaking moment for millions of his fans all across the world, however, head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Sanjay Bangar, has dropped hints on de Villiers association with the franchise.</p>



<h2><strong>Retired Players would be interested in extending their association with franchises:</strong></h2>



<p>During the ongoing second test match between India and New Zealand, Sanjay, who is in the commentary panel, said that the retired players would be interested in continuing their association with the franchises.</p>



<p>Bangar further said that it would be good for the franchise and for the players if AB de Villiers returns to RCB as a batting coach or consultant.</p>



<p>The hint on AB de Villiers return to the RCB came after former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator Aakash Chopra inquired about the need for a special batting coach when someone like Rahul Dravid is present in a coaching department.</p>



<p>?So the head coach doesn?t have much time and the batting coach especially works on the shortcomings of the players in batting. Hence, every team needs a batting coach apart from the head coach,? said Sanjay Bangar in response to Chopra?s query.</p>



<p>AB de Villiers association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has been a delight to watch. RCB acquired the services of de Villiers back in 2011 following his three year?s association with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and the franchise hasn?t released him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In his 170 IPL innings, de Villiers has mustered over 5,000 runs at an average of 39.71 and muscled the bowlers at an alarming strike rate of 151.69. He has also bagged 25 Player of the Match award in the Indian Premier League (IPL) career.</p>



<p>It would be a delight for the fans, a moment of joy once again, if Bangalore ropes in ?Mr 360? in a coaching role for the next couple of seasons.</p>

IPL 2022: AB de Villiers returns to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022? Head coach Sanjay Bangar drops hint

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<p><em>Ravi Shastri opens up on his IPL Franchise coaching prospects in the IPL 2022.</em></p>



<p><strong>IPL 2022: </strong>Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri in his recent conversation with ?The Week,? said that he is absolutely ready to take up the coaching role for any IPL Franchise in the coming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he is well aware of the thinking process of the cricketers of the present generation.?</p>



<p>Shastri recently quit his coaching roles in team India after India?s early crash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. India lost two of its most important matches to Pakistan and New Zealand following which India?s chances of moving to the semis of the World Cup got diminished.</p>



<p>In the recent past, even before Shastri quit national duties, he was reported to have been approached by the officials of Ahmedabad based IPL franchise for the coaching role. Though it?s not confirmed, but Shastri along with Bharat Arun and R Sridhar are likely to link up with Ahmedabad for the IPL 2022.</p>



<p>?If asked, I would 100 per cent like to be a franchise coach. I will definitely do broadcast work. I have 25 years of experience there and have travelled the globe. [Also,] I now know how the modern player thinks,? Shastri was quoted as saying to The Week.</p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ:</span></strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2022-teams-and-schedule-for-qualification/"><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color"><strong> </strong></span><strong>T20 World Cup 2022 Teams and Schedule for Qualification</strong></a></p>



<h2><strong>Ravi Shastri also talked about his decision say goodbye to Indian cricket:</strong></h2>



<p>The former Indian cricketer also opened up on his decision to end his tenure as India?s head coach after four years of service. Shastri coached India from 2017 to 2021. He took up the reins of the team in 2017 after Anil Kumble stepped down following a bitter fallout between Indian captain Virat Kohli and him.</p>



<p>?I decided in England that this was it. We had been on the road for two years. I needed to spend time with family. There is a time and place for everything. I had done my time. I gave it all, came [to the job] without any agenda,? he stated.</p>



<p>The 59-years old also heaped praises on Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his evolution as a cricketer and as the captain of the team. He reckons that it?s quite arduous to be the captain of the Indian side and he carried it through all these years and still continue to do so efficiently.</p>



<p>?At the end of the day, he has been a tactically sound captain. Efficient. People will always judge you by results, or not by how you got the runs, but how many runs you scored. He has evolved well; he has matured as a player. It is not easy being captain of the Indian team,? Shastri added.</p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/team-india-donated-inr-35000-to-wankhede-stadium-groundsmen-for-preparing-the-sport-pitch/">Team India donated INR 35,000 to Wankhede Stadium Groundsmen for preparing the sport pitch</a><br></span></strong></p>

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri opens up on his IPL Franchise coaching prospects in the IPL 2022

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<p><strong>3 Players Ahmedabad should target ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction: </strong>The Indian Premier League (IPL) has set new heights with every passing season. The league has been at the pinnacle of world T20 cricket due to its sheer competitiveness and glamorous nature. The cash-rich Indian T20 league is now all set to breach new peaks in the coming season with two new teams.</p>



<p>The BCCI has inducted Ahmedabad and Lucknow into the previous pool of eight franchises. The eight teams affair will turn to the ten teams affair from the coming season.</p>



<p>The two new teams have invited the inevitable IPL 2022 Mega Auctions. The players will be at the auction table barring the retained ones and the franchises will have every possible opportunity to pick the player of their choice.</p>



<p>However, ahead of the mega auction, the teams are required to pick their top four players whom the franchise wants to retain. While the retention process has been completed, the two new IPL teams have been given the advantage to pick three players ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, similar to the retained players.</p>



<p>Here in this article, we will take a look at the top 3 Players Ahmedabad should target ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.</p>



<h2><strong>Top 3 Players Ahmedabad should target ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</strong></h2>



<h3><strong>David Warner:</strong></h3>



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<p>The Aussie superstar cricketer David Warner has been released by SRH in the recent player retentions. Though David Warner?s axe from SRH was a result of the possible fallout between him and the franchise, it could turn into a blessing in disguise for the cricketer.</p>



<p>Ahmedabad is reported to have approached David Warner. The franchise is keen on having the elite services of the dashing opener for the coming season.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If Warner goes to Ahmedabad, it will be a big win for the franchise officials. A player of David Warner?s calibre is not available for everyone. His prowess as the batsman is second to none.</p>



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<h3><strong>Shreyas Iyer:</strong></h3>



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<p>Another player that comes to the list is middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer. He has been released by Delhi Capitals (DC) during the recent player retentions. DC retained the likes of Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje and Axar Patel.</p>



<p>Iyer is keen on taking up the leadership role. This is what he used to do at Delhi Capitals (DC) before the unfortunate injury to his shoulder played spoilsport.</p>



<p>Reports also suggest that Iyer might head to the Ahmedabad based IPL franchise as the leader of the side. Iyer has been a fantastic leader in the IPL. He took his former franchise (DC) to its maiden IPL final in 2020.</p>



<h3><strong>Ravichandran Ashwin:</strong></h3>



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<p>Seasoned Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is the third player that should be on Ahmedabad?s target list ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.</p>



<p>Ashwin has been in the headlines, of late, owing to his stunning comeback into the white-ball fixtures. He returned to India?s T20I squad after three long years of wait. He is brilliant with his variations and canny abilities to scalp wickets.</p>



<p>Moreover, he is an accomplished player with all weapons in his armoury. If Ashwin goes to Ahmedabad, the franchise can complete its core group with an opener batsman in David Warner, a middle-order batsman and captain in Shreyas Iyer and an accomplished spinner in Ravichandran Ashwin.</p>



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IPL 2022: 3 Players Ahmedabad should target ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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<p><strong>IPL 2022 Franchises Retained Players, Mega Auction Details, Team Salary Purse:</strong> The recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 ended on a high as MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bagged its fourth IPL title in Dubai. The IPL viewership shattered every possible record predominantly due to the scintillating comeback of CSK in the last IPL edition.</p>



<p>While everyone thought the wrap of the IPL 2021 would settle down the buzz created around the league but the BCCI had some other plans to engage its viewers on possible debates of the two new teams, player retentions and the upcoming IPL 2022 Mega Auction.</p>



<p>The upcoming IPL 2022 will be bigger than ever. The governing board has already announced the induction of two new IPL teams which makes the league a ten teams affair. Lucknow and Ahmedabad will become functional as soon as the IPL 2022 gets underway.</p>



<p>Here in this article, we have brought to you every possible news around the IPL 2022 Franchises Retained Players list, Mega Auction details, Salary Purse available with the teams and a lot more.</p>



<h2 id="ipl-2022-mega-auction-date"><strong>IPL 2022 Mega Auction Date:</strong></h2>



<p>As of now, no official confirmation has been provided. However, it has been understood that the IPL 2022 Mega Auction will be held somewhere in the first or second week of February 2022. A delay could be possible as the BCCI has increased the deadline for the two new franchises to submit their final three players ahead of the mega auction.</p>



<p class="has-pale-pink-background-color has-background">BCC asked all IPL franchises to reach Banglore to participate in the Mega Auction which could be held on February 12 and 13 (awaiting official confirmation).</p>



<h2 id="ipl-2022-team-list"><strong>IPL 2022 Team List:</strong></h2>



<ul>
<li>Chennai Super Kings (CSK),</li>



<li>Mumbai Indians (MI),</li>



<li>Delhi Capitals (DC),</li>



<li>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB),</li>



<li>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR),</li>



<li>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH),</li>



<li>Rajasthan Royals (RR),</li>



<li>Punjab Kings (PBKS),</li>



<li>Ahmedabad and&nbsp;</li>



<li>Lucknow.</li>
</ul>



<h2 id="ipl-2022-total-salary-purse-available"><strong>IPL 2022 Total Salary Purse available:</strong></h2>



<p>The BCCI elevated the total salary purse amount for the upcoming IPL 2022. With an increment of INR 5 Crores, the total purse value reaches INR 90 Crores for each IPL franchise in IPL 2022.</p>



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<h2 id="ipl-2022-franchises-retained-players-list"><strong>IPL 2022 Franchises Retained Players List:</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) </strong>- Ravindra Jadeja (16 Crore), MS Dhoni (12 Crore), Moeen Ali (8 Crore) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (6 Crore).</p>



<p><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</strong> ? Andre Russell (12 Crore), Venkatesh Iyer (8 Crore), Varun Chakravarthy (8 Crore), and Sunil Narine (6 Crore).</p>



<p><strong>Mumbai Indians (MI)</strong> - Rohit Sharma (16 Crore), Jasprit Bumrah (12 Crore), Suryakumar Yadav (8 Crore) and Kieron Pollard (6 Crore).</p>



<p><strong>Delhi Capitals (DC) </strong>? Rishabh Pant (16 Crore), Axar Patel (9 Crore), Prithvi Shaw (7.5 Crore),&nbsp; and Anrich Nortje (6.5 Crore).</p>



<p><strong>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</strong> ? Sanju Samson (14 Crore), Jos Buttler (10 Crore), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (4 Crore).</p>



<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</strong> ? Virat Kohli (15 Crore), Glenn Maxwell (11 Crore), and Mohammed Siraj (7 Crore).</p>



<p><strong>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) </strong>? Kane Williamson (14 Crore), Umran Malik (4 Crore) and Abdul Samad (4 Crore).</p>



<p><strong>Punjab Kings (PBKS) </strong>? Mayank Agarwal (14 Crore), and Arshdeep Singh (4 Crore).</p>



<p><strong>Ahmedabad </strong>- &nbsp;Hardik Pandya (15 crores),&nbsp;Rashid Khan&nbsp;(crores) and Shubham Gill (7 crores).</p>



<p><strong>Lucknow Super Giants</strong>: KL Rahul (Captain)- Rs 17 crore, Marcus Stoinis ? Rs 9.2 crore, Ravi Bishnoi ? Rs 4 crore</p>



<h2 id="team-total-salary-purse-left-after-player-retentions"><strong>Team Total Salary Purse left after Player Retentions:</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team/Franchise</strong></td><td><strong>Total Purse Value (Initial)</strong></td><td><strong>Money/Purse Spent on Player Retention</strong></td><td><strong>Money/Purse left after Player Retention</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 42 Crores</td><td>INR 48 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 42 Crores</td><td>INR 48 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>Mumbai Indians </td><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 42 Crores</td><td>INR 48 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>Delhi Capitals </td><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 42.5 Crores</td><td>INR 47.5 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>Rajasthan Royals </td><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 28 Crores</td><td>INR 62 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bangalore </td><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 33 Crores</td><td>INR 57 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>SunRisers Hyderabad </td><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 22 Crores</td><td>INR 68 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>INR 90 Crores</td><td>INR 18 Crores</td><td>INR 72 Crores</td></tr><tr><td>Ahmedabad</td><td> INR 90 Crores </td><td>INR 37 Crores </td><td> INR 53 Crores </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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IPL 2022 Franchises Retained Players, Mega Auction Details, Team Salary Purse

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<p><span>Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </span></span></h2>
<p><span>Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear."</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.</span></p>
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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<p><span>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </span></span></h2>
<p><span>Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.</span></p>
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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<p><span>India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</span></span></h2>
<p><span>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.</span></p>
<p><span>Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.</span></p>
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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<p dir="ltr"><span>The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</span></h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>1: Rohit Sharma (C)</span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. </span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>2: Babar Azam</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>3: Virat Kohli</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>4: Shreyas Iyer</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer"><strong>Shreyas Iyer </strong></a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>5: Mohammad Rizwan</span></h3>
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<p><span>New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. </span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>6: Hardik Pandya</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>7: Shadab Khan</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>8: Kuldeep Yadav</span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>10: Jasprit Bumrah</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>11: Mohammed Shami</span><span></span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.</span></p>
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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<p><strong>Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: </strong>The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.</p>
<h2><strong>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</strong></h2>
<p>KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.</p>
<p>However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.</p>
<h2><strong>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</strong></h2>
<p>On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.</p>
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<p>Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.</p>
<p>Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.</p>
<h2><strong>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</strong></h2>
<p>Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.</p>
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<p>Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.</p>
<h2><strong>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</strong></h2>
<p>Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.</p>
<p>One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.</p>
<p><strong>Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.</strong></p>
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KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.