IPL 2022 Auction: 5 Teams Which Can Target Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan like Suresh Raina is another IPL stalwart, After playing a few seasons for Sunrusers Hyderabad, he was bought by Delhi Capitals in 2019. He scored over 500 runs every season for the franchise scoring over 600 runs in IPL 2020. He also became the first batsman to score back to back tons in the IPL.

Heading into the IPL 2022 auction, Shikhar Dhawan will be on the wishlist of many franchises. A collector of runs and someone who aces anchoring innings, the southpaw has been in the best batting form since the last three years. the southpaw has played for Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad apart from Delhi Capitals. In this article, we will take a look at five franchises that can look to rope in Shikhar Dhawan.

IPL 2022 Auction: 5 Teams Which Can Target Shikhar Dhawan

Mumbai Indians

With the franchise releasing Quinton de Kock, Shikhar Dhawan might be the right option to replace him. The pair of Rohit and Dhawan having scored heaps of runs in international cricket will look to continue it in the IPL as well. He previously played for the franchise between 2009-10 and probably it’s time for his second stint.

Kolkata Knight Riders

With KKR releasing Shubman Gill, they are on the lookout for a replacement. Shikhar Dhawan will be the ideal replacement with the experience he has of playing in the IPL. Shikhar can potentially also lead the franchise in its new season. The southpaw has scored over 1000 IPL runs against Kolkata. It is time now that he scores some runs for them.

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Team Lucknow

Lucknow has already acquired the services of KL Rahul. They can rope Dhawan to allow both the batters to maintain a good opening combination. The side can then build the team around these two batsmen. Dhawan’s experience of playing in the IPL makes him a good buy for any team and Lucknow might take advantage of that.

Rajasthan Royals

There is no substitute for experience and the Royals will need a lot of it as they look to rebuild the team. Dhawan with his recent form and consistency can certainly solve the batting woes for the side. Over the years, the franchise has not bought impactful players and as they look to start afresh, building an experienced side should be of paramount importance.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Banglore retained Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell ahead of the IPL 2021 mega auction. They can sign the experienced opener as a replacement for potentially two batsmen Devdutt Padikkal and AB De Villiers. Dhawan can open the natting which makes Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell bat in the middle-order to extend their line-up as well. Dhawan’s good rapport with Kohli will keep the mood light as well in the RCB camp.

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