The Indian Premier League is one of the most popular and successful cricket leagues in the world. Every year, the IPL auction takes place to determine the best players for each team. As we gear up for the IPL 2022 auction, let’s take a look at all the details and latest updates.
Indian Premier League Auction 2022
The Indian Premier League auction for 2022 is set to take place in February 2022. This year’s auction will be the 11th edition of the IPL and it is expected to be the biggest ever. A total of 8 teams will be participating in the auction and each team will have a total budget of Rs. 85 crore.
Pre-Auction Preparations
In preparation for the IPL 2022 auction, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been busy finalizing the list of players who will be up for sale. The BCCI has also been in talks with the franchises to finalize the team compositions and the players they are interested in.
Auction Overview
The IPL 2022 auction will be a two-day event, with the first day dedicated to the bidding process and the second day focusing on the selection of the players. The auction will be conducted in an online format, with the teams competing against each other in a live bidding process.
Highest Bids
The highest bid in the IPL 2022 auction is expected to be for all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who is one of the most sought-after players in the league. The base price for Thakur is set at Rs. 3 crore, and it is expected that the bidding could go up to Rs. 10 crore.
Players With Highest Base Prices
Apart from Shardul Thakur, some of the other players with the highest base prices in the IPL 2022 auction include Ishan Kishan (Rs. 2 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (Rs. 2 crore), and Varun Chakravarthy (Rs. 2 crore).
Key Takeaways
- The IPL 2022 auction is scheduled to take place in February 2022.
- The total budget for each team is Rs. 85 crore.
- The highest bid in the auction is expected to be for all-rounder Shardul Thakur, with a base price of Rs. 3 crore.
- Some of the other players with the highest base prices include Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Varun Chak