<p><strong>IPL 2022 Mega Auction Date: </strong>The hype around the elite Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has grown even bigger as the latest reports from the media sources reveal the dates for the upcoming IPL 2022 Mega Auction. The much-needed update on the news of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction is here.</p>



<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL Governing Council has confirmed that the IPL 2022 Mega Auction will be held in the first week of February. The auction will be a two days event, similar to the other mega auctions that happened in 2018.</p>



<p>As per the reports of Cricket.com, the governing body has informed the franchises about the mega auction date. However, uncertainty in the decision on CVC Capitals betting involvement and its IPL association has caused a bit of delay in the auction.</p>



<p>Earlier, the mega auction IPL 2022 was scheduled for the first week of January, however, the plans were later pushed as the BCCI extended the final deadline to submit the draft pick of three players for the two new IPL franchises.?</p>



<p>It is evident that the IPL 2022 Mega Auction will be bigger than ever due to the addition of the two new IPL teams in Lucknow and Ahmedabad.?</p>



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<p>The reports also revealed that the event will be held either in Bangalore or in Hyderabad as the two cities have better screening facilities.?</p>



<h2><strong>CVC Capitals betting involvement case:</strong></h2>



<p>CVC Capitals Partners, the company which won the operating rights of the Ahmedabad based new IPL team for a massive INR 5625 Croes, hasn?t yet received the letter of intent from the BCCI. The Irelia Company Pte Ltd (CVC Capitals Partners) have been found to be involved with the major betting firms in the UK. </p>



<p>The BCCI has formed a panel of judges to check the business roots of the CVC Capitals as betting is banned in India.</p>



<p>The case is likely to come at the verdict by the end of this month. An esteemed panel of judges has been appointed by the BCCI to investigate the matter. The high profile panel consists of some bigwigs of Supreme Court and High Court judges.</p>



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IPL 2022 Mega Auction Date Revealed - Auction to be held in 1st week of February: Reports

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<p><strong>Tata IPL 2022 Mega Auction Date Confirmed:</strong> As said earlier, the ongoing week is going to be a huge week regarding the developments of the upcoming IPL 2022. Earlier, the BCCI on January 10th confirmed Ahmedabad's inclusion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) family following weeks of tussle due to the concerns of CVC Capitals betting investments.</p>



<p>Now, in an exclusive development, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed the dates of the all-important IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Mr Patel on January 11th verified that the IPL 2022 Mega Auction will be a two days affair between the 10 IPL teams.</p>



<p>The Tata IPL 2022 Mega Auction is scheduled in the city of Bangalore on 12th and 13th February, Mr Brijesh Patel confirmed.</p>



<p>He also said that the BCCI has provided two weeks time to the two new teams to select and announce their top three draft picks. A formal letter regarding the same is yet to be dispatched, however, BCCI verbally informed the owners of Ahmedabad and Lucknow.</p>



<p>The two new IPL teams, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, will have to finalise their draft picks on or before January 25th.</p>



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<h2><strong>Vivo's exit from IPL's title sponsorship:</strong></h2>



<p>The IPL chairman also confirmed the exit of the Chinese Smartphone manufacturer brand, Vivo, from the title sponsorship of the IPL. It was revealed that Vivo had made a request to terminate the deal before the IPL 2022 and BCCI accepted the request.</p>



<p>The Tata Group was inducted into the IPL as its new title sponsor until IPL 2023. The BCCI would earn the same amount that it used to earn from Vivo.</p>



<p>?Vivo has exited and the Tatas will be title sponsors. There was a request from Vivo to exit the IPL sponsorship deal and the GC has approved it. The BCCI will continue to earn the same fee for the title rights,? said Brijesh Patel as quoted by Cricbuzz.</p>



<p>Vivo?s exit from the IPL was anticipated due to the political tensions between India and China. Vivo backed out as IPL?s title sponsor in IPL 2020 and subsequently, Dream11 was roped in by the BCCI for that particular season. Vivo came back as the title sponsor in the recently held IPL 2021 but is no longer in the position to continue the agreement which was scheduled to run until the end of IPL 2023.</p>



<p>The lucrative T20 league, the Indian Premier League (IPL), will now be called the Tata IPL.</p>



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Tata IPL 2022 Mega Auction Date Confirmed, Auction to be held on 12th &amp; 13th February

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<p>Spinners always have had an integral part in the shortest format of the game. The IPL Auction is nearing by the minute and several spinners will be under the hammer. Off spinners, as well as leg spinners, will be on the cards of all the teams. The two new teams have announced their draft picks and Ravi Bishnoi and Rashid Khan, two top choices are no longer available. However, Chahal, Chahar, Ash are still up for grabs. So, which spin-wizard makes it to the list of top 10 spinners, here?s a look:&nbsp;</p>



<h2>10) Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman is one of Top 10 Spinners: &nbsp;</h2>



<p>The Afghani trio of Mujeeb, Nabi, and Rashid are too good. The Afghanistan team relies on Mujeeb and his skill. Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman is one of the top 10 spinners in the world currently. Mujeeb also has a quick-arm action similar to that of Rashid Khan. He hence becomes very difficult to pick. Mujeeb has mastered the carrom ball as well. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>9) Jayant Yadav:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/01/cricket-ey3-min.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82861" /><figcaption>Jayant was the top performer in the IPL 2020 Final for the Mumbai Indians. IMG SRC: CricketAddictor</figcaption></figure>



<p>Jayant Yadav has burst on the scene once again after making a comeback to the Indian national team. Yadav is certainly one of the top 10 spinners in India. He bowls good lines and lengths. Yadav takes the ball away from the left-hander, making him a deadly option for lefties. For the past two years, Jayant has been playing for the Mumbai Indians. Yadav can also bat lower down the order and this improves his portfolio. In the game against New Zealand at Wankhede, Jayant showed he still has what it takes to be at the top!&nbsp;</p>



<h2>8) Tabraiz Shamsi is one of Top 10 Spinners:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>?Shammo?, the magician from South Africa is one of the top 10 spinners. Tabraiz Shamsi also holds a position in the list of ICC for T20I bowlers. He can beat the batsman in the air. He takes the ball away from the left-hander. Leg spinners are currently ruling the shortest format and Shamsi is one of the crops. Shammo has played in every major league in the world and this adds experience to his bag. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>7) Krunal Pandya:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The Senior of the Pandya Brothers is going to be a hot pick in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Krunal hasn?t performed exceptionally well in the IPL recently but he is booming on the domestic circuit. Krunal had also taken leadership roles for Baroda at the domestic level. Pandya is a good middle-order batting option as well. His fielding is also a talking point. All of this makes Krunal a good choice for any T20 Team across the globe. Add to it the experience of playing in the IPL for over 5 years!&nbsp;</p>



<h2>6) Wanindu Hasaranga:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Hasaranga was exquisite in India?s tour of Sri Lanka in 2021. Although a secondary India team was picked, Hasaranga?s bowling was too good. The deliveries bowled by him fall in the right areas. Wanindu beats the batsmen in the air and his ball dips too. He has used pace variation effectively to get an upper hand. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>5) Adil Rashid:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/01/cricket-ey2-min.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82862" /><figcaption>Adil was an integral part of the England team that won the 2019 World Cup. IMG SRC: Free Press Journal</figcaption></figure>



<p>Adil Rashid, the English Spin-Wizard will bag a contract this season! Rashid has been on the top of his game since 2018. He too like all the others beats the batsmen through the air and uses pace variation. He has a well-disguised googly too. Rashid bowls 30% googlies which makes it a good number. Rashid always keeps a doubt in the mind of the batsmen. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>4) Adam Zampa is one of Top 10 Spinners:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Jumping from one leg spinner to another, we come to Adam Zampa. Zampa is certainly one of the top 10 spinners in the world currently. Adam was an integral part of the squad that won the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE for Australia. A few of his spells were magical. Adam has played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rising Pune SuperGiants before. The Chinnaswamy Stadium or the Wankhede Stadium is an ideal place for him to bowl as the pitch has bounced on offer.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>3) Rahul Chahar:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Our very own Indian spinners need to be on top. Out of 11 players, 7 are Indian so, good Indian spinners are essential. Rahul Chahar is a good leg spinner; in fact, he is one of the top 10 leg spinners in the world. Chahar was a part of the Indian Team chosen for the ICC T20 World Cup in UAE last year. He did not have a good outing but his abilities are not in question. He is a daring bowler who goes for wickets. Chahar at times leaks runs but gets the job done.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>2) Ravichandran Ashwin is one of Top 10 Spinners:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/01/cricket-ey5-min.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82863" /><figcaption>Ash has made a comeback to the white ball circuit in 2022. IMG SRC: Free Press Journal.</figcaption></figure>



<p>An experienced Indian spinner is a rare commodity in this IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the top choices for the teams in the auction. Ashwin has a truckload of wickets at the international level. He spins a web around left-handers. He makes effective use of the carrom ball which turns in towards the lefty. Ashwin is going to be one of the top 10 spinners of all time!&nbsp;</p>



<h2>1) Yuzvendra Chahal:&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>The most successful Indian bowler at the international level is going to make a lot of money in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Yuzi Chahal, the former chess player is going to take the bucks very high. Yuzvendra has a knack for picking wickets. One can never forget his spell against England back in 2016! Chahal had humble beginnings while playing for Mumbai Indians before moving to RCB. The poster boy of RCB will now be looking for a spin-friendly wicket. SMS Stadium in Jaipur can be one such ideal choice or even Chennai!&nbsp;</p>

Top 10 Spinners in IPL 2022 Mega Auction.

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<p>With Ben Stokes pulling out of the lucrative IPL Mega Auction, one of the top all-rounders won?t be available. But the teams will certainly be looking to fill in the voids. All-Rounders play a vital role in the T20 game. The current scenario of world cricket has a few good all-rounders but the deterioration is evident. An all-rounder gives much-needed stability to the IPL teams. So, who are the top 10 all-rounders in IPL 2022 Mega Auction? Who are the ones who will bring the balance in the teams? Here?s a look:?</p>



<h2>10) Dwayne Bravo is one of top 10 all-rounders:?</h2>



<p>DJ Bravo the West Indian charmer is a good pick as an all-rounder. What Bravo brings to the table is experience. Bravo happens to be the third most capped player in the T20s after Pollard and Gayle. Although Bravo is aging he is aging like fine wine. His cutters and slower ones are very well disguised. Bravo has an economy of 8.5 in the death overs which makes him a perfect choice. Bravo?s batting is not in its prime but when required, the Trinidadian can come to the party.?</p>



<h2>9) Jason Holder:?</h2>



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<p>Jason Holder, the former captain of the West Indies white-ball team, is highly rated by ICC. Jason doesn?t have the pinch-hitting game but he certainly has the game to move the ball around. He is a good pick to bat at number 6 or 7. If you pick Holder, who happens to be one of the top 10 all-rounders, he gives you a full quota of 4 overs. He has an economy of 8.2. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>8) Shakib Al Hasan:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Shakib has been the top all-rounder in world cricket since the 2010s. It takes a lot of hard work and diligence to stay at the top for so long. Shakib brings with him a truckload of experience. He has been playing freelance cricket for quite some time now. Hasan bowls his overs quickly so he can be used to maintain the over rate as well. He has a lot to offer with the bat. If required, Shakib can bat number 3 as well because he has done the same for the Bangladesh National team. ?</p>



<h2>7) Sam Curran:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Sam Curran and his innings against India in the last ODI at Ahmedabad can prove his batting skills. Curran is a left-hander and produces the feared angle to the right-handers. He consistently bowls at 135-140 kmph. Curran has his set of variations as well. He has a well-disguised slower ball. Chennai Super Kings made effective use of Sam. If required Sam can open the innings for pinch-hitting in the powerplay overs.?</p>



<h2>6) Vijay Shankar is one of top 10 all-rounders :?</h2>



<p>Vijay Shankar was expected to replace Hardik Pandya. But due to injuries, his career at the top level was cut short. But Vijay has made a comeback and has taken leadership duties for Tamil Nadu at the domestic level. Shankar is an Indian and an Indian pace-bowling all-rounder is an exclusive commodity. Shankar can effectively bat at number 4 or number 5 and hold the innings together. Vijay Shankar is certainly one of the top 10 all-rounders on the list.</p>



<h2>5)?Shivam Dube is one of top 10 all-rounders :?</h2>



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<p>Similar to Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube is a good choice. Dube looks to be a more talented and gifted batsman. Shivam is a left-hander and this gives him an added advantage. One can never forget his 5 sixes in one over in the final of the Mumbai T20 league. Dube bowls at a medium pace of 130-135 and has a set of variations. His knuckleball and off-cutter are most used. Dube is again, an Indian and hence the franchises will prefer him over any other overseas pick. ?</p>



<h2>4)?Mohammad Nabi:?</h2>



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<p>Mohammad Nabi, the Afghani spin-wizard has been playing since the time of Aakash Chopra! This definitely gives a reference to the amount of experience that he brings with him. Nabi can bowl a few good overs in the powerplay. Nabi uses pace-variation as a spinner. He can be used as a pinch-hitter as he has a strike rate of over 170 in the last 5 overs. ?Nabi is one of the top 10 all-rounders in world cricket.</p>



<h2>3) Krunal Pandya:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Krunal Pandya, the left-arm spinner from Baroda, is one of the top 10 all-rounders in the auction pool. Pandya has a lot of experience playing at the domestic level. The Pandya brothers were scouted by the Mumbai Indians management, John Wright to be precise. Pandya has been playing in the IPL for 5 years and has played at almost every ground. Pandya bowls several variations and his yorker is dreaded.?</p>



<h2>2) Chris Woakes:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Chris Woakes and his stats are similar to Ben Stokes. It is just that Stokes has stepped up whenever the opportunity has come and Woakes? performances are unrecognized. Chris Woakes can swing the ball in the powerplay overs. A pitch like the Ahmedabad one or the Dharmshala one can favor him as a bowler. His batting abilities are good too. Gautam Gambhir rates Chris Woakes very highly.?</p>



<p>Honorable Mentions:</p>



<ol><li>Wanindu Hasaranga</li><li>Harshal Patel</li><li>Rishi Dhawan</li></ol>



<h2>1) Mitchell Marsh:?</h2>



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<p>Mitchell Marsh, the Man of the Match of the Final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is a good choice as an all-rounder. Marsh hasn?t had long runs in the IPL due to injuries. He has previously represented the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Marsh has improved his game significantly in the past 2 years. Marsh plays for the Perth Scorchers in the BBL and has been consistent with the bat. His batting overshadows his bowling but he can give a few handy overs. He bowls well over 130 kmph and has good variations. ?</p>

Top 10 All-Rounders in IPL 2022 Mega Auction.

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<p>The IPL Auction and the buzz around it have had all of us on the edge of our seats. Recently Mitchell Starc showed interest in putting his name in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction after 6 long years. Fast Bowlers have always been an integral part of the shortest format. Over the years, the IPL has seen very good fast bowlers including Lasith Malinga, Dale Steyn, Brett Lee, and many others. But who are the top 10 fast bowlers in this year's IPL Auction? Who are the top 10 Fast Bowlers who will take the big bucks home? Here is a look:?</p>



<h2>10) Prasidh Krishna/ Umesh Yadav:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The list of top 10 fast bowlers in the auction begins with Prasidh Krishna from Karnataka or Umesh Yadav. The similar skillset of swinging the ball in the first few overs and bowling cutters as a variation. Both the bowlers have express pace and constantly hit the 140+ kmph mark. Both of them are Indian which gives them an upper hand over the other overseas options. Prasidh is younger and this may make him the more preferred option.?</p>



<h2>9) Josh Hazlewood/ Mark Wood:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Mark Wood is currently the fastest English bowler. In the absence of Jofra Archer, he has made a big name for himself in the white-ball circuit.<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=mark+wood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mark Wood</a> is a hit-the-deck bowler and is has express pace. He easily bowls over 145 kmph. His short ball is deadly. On the other hand, teams can also go for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/josh-hazlewood-to-remain-unavailable-for-the-final-ashes-test-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Josh Hazlewood</a>. Hazlewood has amazing control in the powerplay overs. A pitch like Mohali or Ahmedabad can do wonders to his game. Josh was an integral part of the team that won the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.?</p>



<h2>8) Marco Jansen is one of the top 10 fast bowlers:?</h2>



<p>2 or 3 months back, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mi-full-players-list-in-ipl-2022-retained-released-updated-squad-after-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Marco Jansen </a>wouldn?t have made it to this list. But his performance against India in the test and white-ball series has proven us wrong. Marco has a knack for taking wickets. Jansen was scouted last year, by the Mumbai Indian?s management. This tall left-hander brings the ball in towards the right-handed batters. Jansen doesn?t have the express pace but his height gives him the added advantage. He has a good skill set with various options. This makes Jansen a complete package.?</p>



<h2>7) Deepak Chahar:?</h2>



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<p>After being released by the Chennai Super Kings, Deepak Chahar is bound to earn big money in the IPL Auction. One of the top 10 fast bowlers in the country, Chahar is exceptional. Deepak Chahar comes from Rajasthan. He has previously played for the Rising Pune Supergiants and the Chennai Super Kings. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been his mentor over the years. Chahar can give you 3 controlled overs in the powerplay. He displays the exquisite skill of swinging the ball. ?</p>



<h2>6) Shardul Thakur:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Shardul Thakur is on the list as a fast bowler but he can be named an all-rounder as well. Shardul has a knack for picking wickets. He is the man with the golden arm. His recent exploits with the bat give him an upper hand. He can easily bat at number 7 for any team. Shardul relies on variations like the slower ball, the knuckleball, and the cutters. Thakur is a complete T20 package. His fielding too is very good. ?</p>



<h2>5) Trent Boult is one of the top 10 fast bowlers:?</h2>



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<p>The left-hander from New Zealand was bound to be on the list of top 10 fast bowlers. Trent has improved his game fourfold in the past year. Boult was an important part of the New Zealand team that had a successful ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Trent was initially just a bowler for the powerplay overs but he has worked on death bowling too. His yorkers have become precise and quicker. Boult will certainly set the stage on fire in the auction.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>4) Mitchell Starc:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Starc showed keen interest in signing up for an IPL team in a recent interview. He said, ?It is certainly on the cards?. If Starc comes to the IPL, he easily becomes one of the top 10 fast bowlers in the auction. Mitchell helped Australia win the ICC T20 World Cup for the first time in 2021. Starc doesn?t need to prove his game as he has done it all. Being the ?Man of the Series? in two consecutive World Cups defines the genius of this legend.?</p>



<h2>3) Mohammad Shami:?</h2>



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<p>Starc could have been ahead on the list had he been Indian. But Mohammad Shami is one of the top 10 fast bowlers in the auction. Being Indian, Shami will be preferred by many franchises. Shami was initially just a red-ball bowler but then he improved his game to suit the white-ball format. After fighting personal demons in the year 2018 and 2019, Shami proved that he is a master of his art. A true warrior. He has a good set of variations and is a swift yorker. ?</p>



<h2>2) Pat Cummins is one of the top 10 fast bowlers:?</h2>



<p>Pat Cummins will take a big bag of money home if he signs up for the auction. The only problem could be the Australia tour of Pakistan if it goes ahead. Due to that Cummins can miss the initial stage of the IPL. But investing in him could be a smart choice as it will be applicable for 3 long years. Cummins is certainly at the top of the list of top 10 fast bowlers. He has a good yorker and a well-directed bouncer. ?</p>



<p>Honorable Mention:</p>



<ol><li>Jofra Archer (Subject to fitness)</li><li>Ishant Sharma/ Avesh Khan</li><li>Harshal Patel</li><li>Navdeep Saini</li><li>Chris Jordan/ Lahiru Kumara</li></ol>



<h2>1) Kagiso Rabada:?</h2>



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<p>KG Rabada will have all the 10 teams bidding for him when he comes to the IPL auction. Rabada is a top pick. He is super quick and very consistent. His ability to bowl yorkers makes him a deadly weapon in the death overs. We simply can?t forget the image where Rabada made Andre Russell fall on the ground in 2019 with his yorkers. This just defines the greatness of this magician. He also gives a few good overs in the powerplay. A wicket like Dharmshala or Ahmedabad will be ideal for KG!?</p>

Top 10 Fast Bowlers in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.

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<p>IPL 2022 is on track! The Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to conduct the IPL 2022 from 27<sup>th</sup> March onwards. The tournament will then end in the last week of May. The BCCI is also keen on conducting the IPL 2022 in India itself, with Mumbai and Pune being the likely venues. This means that the IPL will start a week earlier. Other several updates were given in the meeting of the owners conducted by the BCCI on Saturday, 22<sup>nd</sup> October. Here is an in-depth look:?</p>



<h2>BCCI Likely to Conduct IPL in Mumbai and Pune:?</h2>



<p>The BCCI had a meeting with the owners of the teams. The meeting was attended by almost every owner including Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, the Ambanis, Parth Jindal, and the owners of the two new franchises, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ahmedabad-owned-by-cvc-capitals-approach-agency-for-suitable-franchise-name-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ahmedabad</a> and Lucknow. There were two major discussions held in this meeting. One was around, the change of dates of the IPL, and the other was around the venues of the IPL. The change in the dates is such that the IPL will shift a week earlier. The IPL will begin on the 27<sup>th</sup> of March. It was agreed upon by all the owners. ?</p>



<p>The second discussion was around the venue of the IPL. The available options were to conduct it in the UAE <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/virat-kohli-defends-team-india-for-drs-controversy-outburst-in-the-3rd-test-match-against-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">South Africa</a> or Mumbai and Pune. The option of South Africa has been put on hold as the broadcasting timings do not exactly match with India. The UAE option was sidelined because dew plays spoilsport. The matches in the UAE last year favored the teams that batted second. The ball was getting super wet for the teams balling second and was also skidding off the wicket. ?</p>



<p>The option of Mumbai and Pune was agreed upon by all the owners. The two cities comprise a total of 4 stadiums. The Wankhede Stadium, the Brabourne Stadium (CCI), the DY Patil Stadium (New Mumbai), and the Subroto Roy Stadium at Gahunje, Pune. The fact that these cities have the hotels and accommodation required to hold the IPL bandwagon, were considered.?</p>



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<h2>IPL 2022 Mega Auction to be held on 13<sup>th</sup> and 14<sup>th</sup> February in Bangalore:?</h2>



<p>The<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/top-10-fast-bowlers-in-the-ipl-2022-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow"> IPL Mega Auction</a> is going ahead as planned. It is going to be held in Bengaluru on the 13<sup>th</sup> and 14<sup>th</sup> of February. The final decision regarding conduction will be taken on the 20<sup>th</sup> of February. The decision to conduction the IPL in Mumbai was also supported by the fact that the schools in Maharashtra open from the 24<sup>th</sup> of January. ?</p>

BCCI Likely to Conduct IPL 2022 From 27th March. Mumbai and Pune Expected to Conduct the Entire Tournament.

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<p>IPL 2022 Mega Auction is a two-day extravaganza that is scheduled to take place on the 13<sup>th</sup> and 14<sup>th</sup> of February in Bengaluru. Several players have listed their names for the auction. Several names have not put their names. Chris Gayle, Ben Stokes, and Sam Curran too have not listed their names. So, who are the available players, and what is their listed base price? Here is a look:</p>



<h2>Key Players Who Missed Out on the IPL Mega Auction:</h2>



<p>Chris Gayle is one big name that is missing from the big pool of players. Gayle happens to have played for 3 franchises previously and has dominated the IPL since its inception. Sir Ben Stokes has also not opted to put his name in the auction. Also, Sam Curran and Chris Woakes have opted out. The absence of these English Players is due to requests from the ECB. Sam Curran is going to work on a rehabilitation program for his fitness. Mitchell Starc was expected to put his name in but has opted out too.</p>



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<h2>Indian Players at 2 Crore Base Price in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/i-couldnt-sleep-for-8-9-days-says-ravichandran-ashwin-on-leaving-ipl-midway/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ravichandran Ashwin</a></td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Yuzvendra Chahal</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Deepak Chahar</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Devdutt Padikkal</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-and-krunal-pandya-came-forward-to-donate-200-oxygen-concentrators-in-rural-parts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Krunal Pandya</a></td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Suresh Raina</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Robin Uthappa</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Umesh Yadav</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Shardul Thakur</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/virat-kohli-condemns-the-communal-abuse-against-mohd-shami-after-india-lost-to-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Mohammed Shami</a></td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Ambati Rayudu</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Harshal Patel</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Shreyas Iyer</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Dinesh Karthik</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Shikhar Dhawan</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Ishan Kishan</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>The list can also be seen on<a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official IPL Website</a>.</p>



<h2>Overseas Players at 2 Crore Base Price in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Mujeeb Zadran</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Ashton Agar</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Nathan Coulter Nile</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Pat Cummins</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Mitchell Marsh</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Steve Smith</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Matthew Wade</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Adam Zampa</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Shakib Al Hasan</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Mustafizur Rahman</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Sam Billings</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Saqib Mahmood</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Chris Jordan</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Craig Overton</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Adil Rashid</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Jason Roy</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>James Vince</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>David Willey</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Wood</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Trent Boult</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Lockie Furgeson</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Quinton De Kock</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Marchant De Lange</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Faf Du Plessis</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Kagiso Rabada</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Imran Tahir</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Fabian Allen</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Dwayne Bravo</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Ewin Lewis</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Odean Smith</td><td>2 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Players in the 1.5 Crore Bracket:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Amit Mishra</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Aaron Finch</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Ishant Sharma</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Chris Lynn</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Nathan Lyon</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Kane Richardson</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Jonny Bairstow</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Alex Hales</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Eoin Morgan</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Dawid Malan</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Adam Milne</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Colin Munro</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Jimmy Neesham</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Glenn Phillips</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Time Southee</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Colin Ingram</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Shimron Hetmeyer</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Jason Holder</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>1.5 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Players in the 1 Crore Bracket:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Piyush Chawla</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Kedar Jadhav</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Prasidh Krishna</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>T Natarajan</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Manish Pandey</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Ajinkya Rahane</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Nitish Rana</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Wriddhiman Saha</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Kuldeep Yadav</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Jayant Yadav</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nabi</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>James Faulkner</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Moises Henriques</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Riley Meredith</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Josh Phillipe</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>D?Arcy Short</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Andrew Tye</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Dan Lawrence</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Liam Livingstone</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Tymal Mills</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Pope</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Devon Conway</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Colin De Grandhomme</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Mitchell Santner</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Rilee Rossouw</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Tabraiz Shamsi</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Rassie Van Der Dussen</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Wanindu Hasaranga</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Roston Chase</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr><tr><td>Sherfane Rutherford</td><td>1 Crore Indian Rupees</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

IPL 2022 Mega Auction Final List and Break Down of Players, Base Price, Overseas Players.

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<p>The excitement for the name of the Lucknow Franchise has finally ended. After all the netizens guessed the name as Lucknow Rangers or Lucknow Panthers, the name was unveiled as Lucknow Super Giants. The name is similar to the franchise that was from Pune and owned by Sanjeev Goenka. Lucknow Super Giants has recruited KL Rahul, Ravi Bishnoi, and Marcus Stoinis. Here is an in-depth look at the same:?</p>



<h2>Lucknow Super Giants Name Unveiled:?</h2>



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<p>The owner of the Lucknow-based franchise, Sanjeev Goenka revealed the name of the franchise. The name of the franchise is Lucknow Super Giants. The team's name was announced on Twitter yesterday evening. Sanjeev Goenka himself appeared in the video and made the announcement. The name was hilariously received by the cricket community. The name was a rage on Twitter. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Several Twitter users predicted the name to be ?Lucknow Rangers? or ?Lucknow Panthers? but the name revealed was different. The Lucknow team has already picked 3 players from the draft before the auction. The three players chosen are <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bcci-central-contracts-2022-rishabh-pant-kl-rahul-likely-to-get-grade-a-contract/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KL Rahul for 17 Crore</a> Indian Rupees,<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kagiso-rabada-marcus-stoinis-in-lucknows-backup-player-list-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"> Marcus Stoinis for 9.2 Crore</a> Indian Rupees, and Ravi Bishnoi for 4 Crore Indian Rupees. Earlier the franchise was bought by the RPSG Group in the bidding process for the highest bid of 7090 Crore Indian Rupees. This happens to be the BCCI?s most lucrative brand deal of recent times. ?</p>



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<h2>Lucknow Super Giants?in IPL 2022 Mega Auction:?</h2>



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<p>The Lucknow Super Giants will enter the IPL 2022 Mega Auction with a large purse of money. Earlier this month both the two new IPL teams, Lucknow Super Giants owned by RPSG Group and Ahmedabad Franchise owned by CVC Capitals Group received clearance from the BCCI to start their processes. ?</p>



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<p>The Lucknow team has appointed a great and experienced support staff. The team coach is Andy Flower who has previously been the coach for the England National Team. The Assistant Coach is Vijay Dahiya. Vijay was associated with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 and 2014 as well. Last but not least Gautam Gambhir is appointed as a mentor in the team. Gautam has already won the IPL title twice under his leadership and this improves his portfolio. ?</p>



<h2>IPL 2022 Mega Auction Details:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Over 1200 players had dropped in their name for the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. But of these 1214 players, 896 were Indian and 318 were foreign players. All of these will go under the hammer in the 2-day event in Bengaluru on the 13<sup>th</sup> and 14<sup>th</sup> of February. Of these 270 are capped 903 are uncapped and 41 are players from associate nations. ?</p>



<p>View more details on the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official IPL website.</a></p>

Lucknow Super Giants! Lucknow Owner Sanjeev Goenka Unveils Name for Lucknow Franchise.

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<p>TATA IPL 2022 is around the corner and all teams are looking to make the best of the available options. Ahmedabad franchise has picked Hardik, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill. While Lucknow Super Giants has gone for KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, and Ravi Bishnoi. All the other teams too have finalized their retentions. With the TATA IPL 2022 to be played in India, the teams will make plans accordingly. Here is a look at the points to consider while making a team:&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="ground-pitch-and-location-will-matter-in-tata-ipl-2022">Ground, Pitch, and Location Will Matter in TATA IPL 2022:?</h2>



<p>The teams always need to consider facts such as ground, pitch, and location. For instance, selecting several spinners will not be beneficial for RCB as the ground is small in size. The Chinnaswami pitch has a bounce on offer and the batsmen can easily clear the boundary. However, while selecting spinners <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/predicted-ipl-2022-squad-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RCB </a>must go for wrist spinners as they are more attacking than the finger spinners. ?</p>



<p>A team like Rajasthan can invest in spinners as Sawai Mann Singh Stadium is a large ground and the boundaries are not easy to clear. The same is the case for Chennai<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/chennai-super-kings-csk-new-captain-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">. Chennai</a> can go for slower bowlers as the Chidambaram pitch has no pace on offer. If the pace is given, batsmen hit big! So, Chennai can use the slower pitch in their favor. ?</p>



<h2 id="strong-opening-options">Strong Opening Options:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>A team needs to have a strong opening combination if they intend to win TATA IPL 2022. Over the years, a successful team has had strong opening combinations. Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill were the dynamic combinations that revived Kolkata Knight Riders last season. Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith for CSK in 2014, Rohit Sharma and Lendl Simmons for Mumbai in 2015, Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu for CSK in 2018, and Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa in 2014! The list of good opening combinations is long.?</p>



<p>The duo must be such that one player must take on the bowlers from the word go while the other one can take his time. Rohit Sharma and Jason Roy can make a good pair. Ishan Kishan and Jonny Bairstow can also be ideal choices. ?</p>



<h2 id="middle-order-with-floaters-will-help-in-tata-ipl-2022">Middle-Order With Floaters Will Help in TATA IPL 2022:?</h2>



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<p>Having a rigid middle-order doesn?t work in favor of a team. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mumbai-indians-mi-retained-and-released-players-list-in-ipl-2022-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Mumbai Indians </a>over the years have gone for the combination of the Pollard and Pandya brothers. What this combination provides is flexibility. If wickets tumble early, Krunal walks in to hold the innings together. If wickets fall late and a good foundation is available, Polly and Hardik attack the opposition. A middle-order with floaters can do wonders for the team. ?</p>



<p>For every successful team, a good middle-order is a must. Dhoni, Raina, and Bravo for CSK in 2011, Glenn Maxwell and David Miller for KXIP in 2014, and Yuvraj Singh, Naman Ojha, and Ben Cutting in SRH 2016. Floaters have a big role in the shortest format of the game.?</p>



<h2 id="a-good-set-of-all-rounders">A Good Set of All-Rounders:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>A good set of all-rounders is a prerequisite for any successful IPL team. A good all-rounder provides balance to the side. A 6th bowling option is a must if any of the bowlers have a bad day. A spin-bowling all-rounder or a pace-bowling one can be selected according to the home ground. Ahmedabad has wisely chosen Hardik as the Ahmedabad pitch has bounce and pace on offer. Chennai on the other hand has smartly held on to Jadeja as the pitch is slow and turns square.?</p>



<p>The top available all-rounders are Jason Holder, Mitchell Marsh, and Shivam Dube. Any of these players can provide balance and can do both the skills well. However, players like Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, and Chris Woakes will be missed. &nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="pacers-who-can-bowl-well-at-the-beginning-and-death">Pacers Who Can Bowl Well at the Beginning and Death:?</h2>



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<p>Fast bowlers are an elite breed of players. They work hard on their game. Fast bowlers will certainly get big money in the TATA IPL 2022 Mega Auction. For a team to be successful, it needs bowlers with two skills. A bowler who bowls well at the death, and one who swings the ball in the beginning. Deepak Chahar and T Natarajan can form a good duo. Similarly, Ben Hilfenhaus and Dwayne Bravo did well for CSK in 2010 and 2011. Malinga and McCleneghan did extremely well for Mumbai in 2015. ?</p>



<p>For Mumbai has Bumrah already, they can go for Deepak of Hazlewood. For Punjab has Arshdeep, they will break the bank for senior Indian bowlers like Umesh Yadav and Harshal Patel. ?</p>



<p>To know more visit the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of IPL</a>.</p>

<strong>TATA IPL 2022: How to Make a Strong Team? Points To Consider.</strong>&nbsp;

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<p>TATA IPL 2022 will be a one-of-a-kind event. The IPL 2022 Mega Auction will certainly be a talking point. 1200+ players have registered themselves for the auction. 600+ players are uncapped and only a few 100+ are capped. So, who will be the players who will earn the biggest purse? Which are the players who will earn a bag full of money? Overseas openers and Indian captaincy options will make this list as 3 possible teams are looking for a captaincy candidate; <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kolkata-knight-riders-kkr-new-captain-in-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kolkata Knight Riders,</a> Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Here is a look at the list of players:?</p>



<h2 id="yuzvendra-chahal-will-cross-10-crore-in-tata-ipl-2022">Yuzvendra Chahal will cross 10 Crore in TATA IPL 2022:?</h2>



<p>Yuzvendra Chahal will be highly in demand in this year?s IPL Auction. Chahal happens to be one of India?s most successful bowlers in the shortest format of the game. Chahal being a leg spinner gives a more attacking option. His Indian nationality makes his case stronger as a team has to play 7 Indians. It can be safely said that Yuzvendra is one of India?s best leg spinners ever.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="shardul-thakur">Shardul Thakur:?</h2>



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<p>Shardul Thakur has set the stage on fire ever since the iconic Gabba game. In every crunch situation, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shardul-thakur-has-replaced-axar-patel-in-indias-t20-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Shardul</a> comes in and smashes the ball hard. Thakur has proven that his batting has improved by leaps and bounds. Shardul is now India?s reliable number 7 batsman. One can never forget that Shardul has the knack for picking wickets. He is the boy with the golden arm. He has an economy of 8.2 which is brilliant for bowling in the middle overs.?</p>



<h2 id="ishan-kishan-will-cross-10-crore-in-tata-ipl-2022">Ishan Kishan will cross 10 Crore in TATA IPL 2022:?</h2>



<p>Ishan Kishan will make a lot of money in TATA IPL 2022 Mega Auction. He is young, left-handed, can open, and can keep. Ishan Kishan is also a captaincy option as he is in the Jharkhand leadership group. Ishan Kishan is coming from two good seasons of the IPL and will be riding high on confidence. He has a strike rate of 140. He will make a good combination with Virat Kohli or Mayank Agarwal.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="david-warner">David Warner:?</h2>



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<p>David Warner, the Australian swashbuckling opener will have a lot of buyers. Potential buyers of Warner in the TATA IPL 2022 Mega Auction include KKR, RCB, and Mumbai Indians. Warner, for any team, can be an integral part of the leadership group. He has captained SRH earlier and was the deputy for the Australian National Cricket Team. With an average of 42 and a strike rate of 140 Warner gives top-notch services. Warner and his pull shot are a treat to watch. ?</p>



<h2 id="shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Shreyas Iyer is a top choice for any team. Iyer can fit the bill in multiple cases. He can open the innings if required and can be a floater too. He had a successful IPL 2020 with the Delhi Capitals as captain. Shreyas has a lot to offer with the bat and as a leader as well. He has been groomed under the likes of Ganguly, Ponting, and Kaif. Iyer averages 32 and has a complementary strike rate of 130. Iyer is Indian and that gives him an added advantage. ?</p>



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<strong>TATA IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Players Who Are Likely to Cross the 10 Crore Mark.</strong>&nbsp;

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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>
<p><span>Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/can-delhi-capitals-win-ipl-2025-kl-rahul-or-axar-patel-who-could-be-the-next-leader-of-capitals-/#google_vignette"> </a></span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/can-delhi-capitals-win-ipl-2025-kl-rahul-or-axar-patel-who-could-be-the-next-leader-of-capitals-/#google_vignette"><span></span>Can Delhi Capitals win IPL 2025? KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?</a></p>

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>
<p><span>Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/from-virat-kohli-to-shubman-gill-check-when-big-indian-players-played-the-last-domestic-match/">From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill: Check when big Indian players played the last domestic match</a></p>

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.