3 Teams Which Can Target Suresh Raina In IPL 2022 Mega Auction

Published - 18 Oct 2021, 05:56 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:59 AM

Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina (Image Credit: Twitter)

3 Teams Which Can Target Suresh Raina In IPL 2022 Mega Auction. IPL 2022 will be a 10-team event. BCCI has finalized that 2 new teams will be added during the next edition of the Indian Premier League. As a result, a mega auction is also set to take place ahead of IPL 2021. Suresh Raina is currently part of Chennai Super Kings and has represented the franchise since the first edition of IPL 2008.

However, CSK might drop Suresh Raina from the squad ahead of IPL 2022 auction. CSK management has mentioned that they will be eager to retain MS Dhoni in IPL 2022 auction but no words were mentioned for Raina.

Moreover, the left-handed batsman also did not give an outstanding batting show in IPL 2021. If Raina is released by CSK, some other franchises will be eager to pick him. In this article, we talk about 3 teams that can target Suresh Raina in IPL 2022 mega auction.

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3 Teams Which Can Target Suresh Raina In IPL 2022 Mega Auction

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson, Kartik Tyagi, Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2021, RCB
Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: BCCI)

Rajasthan Royals is the first team that might be interested to buy Suresh Raina. Rajasthan Royals consists of many youngsters and they appointed Sanju Samson as their skipper in IPL 2021.

However, the team finished on the 7th spot in the points table after a poor show. Hence, the franchise might look to buy an experienced player like Raina in the squad in the next year’s auction.

Also Read: Shaun Pollock Names Three Players CSK Should Retain Ahead Of IPL 2022 Mega Auction

Kolkata Knight Riders

Shakib Al Hasan, Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: IPL)

Kolkata Knight Riders is another team that can target Suresh Raina in IPL 2022 mega auction. The team gave a fabulous performance in IPL 2021 by reaching the final and finishing as runners-up.

However, KKR faced severe middle-order batting issues. In many games, the middle-order failed to pile up runs for the team. Hence, KKR might be interested to pick an experienced middle-order batsman like Raina in their squad.

Also Read: Suresh Raina To Be Dropped By CSK For IPL 2022, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, and Dwayne Bravo To Be Targetted In The Mega Auction- Reports

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings vs MI, IPL 2021
Image Source: Twitter

Punjab Kings is another franchise that might look to pick Suresh Raina in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Punjab Kings has a good top order in batting with batsmen like KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal.

However, their middle-order is very weak which was very significant in many matches of IPL 2021. Hence, to strengthen their middle-order batting, Punjab Kings might seek to pick Raina in IPL 2022 auction. Raina has a lot of experience as a middle-order batsman.

Also Read: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Hopeful IPL 2022 Will Be Played In India

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BCCI IPL 2022 IPL 2022 Mega Auction Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Punjab Kings (PBKS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) Suresh Raina
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