IPL 2022 Auction: Rating The 5 Best Buys Of The Capped Indian All-Rounders 

All-rounders remain in huge demand when it comes to the shortest format of the game. The franchises in the Indian Premier League actively look for multi-faceted cricketers who not only provide options with the ball but also add depth in the batting unit. In the recently concluded IPL 2022 Mega Auctions, a lot of all-rounders, Indians as well as overseas, went under the hammer.

The ten franchises battled it out to acquire the services of the best all-rounders in world cricket right now. The likes of Liam Livingstone, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Harshal Patel among others fetched million-dollar contracts at the auctions. In this article, we rate the 5 best buys of the capped Indian all-rounders.

IPL 2022 Auction: Rating The 5 Best Buys Of The Capped Indian All-Rounders

1. Harshal Patel: (10/10)

RCB chose not to retain Harshal Patel but went all out to acquire his services at the mega auctions. Harshal Patel was one of the biggest reasons behind RCB’s success last year. He was instrumental with the ball, having managed to pick a record of 32 wickets in a single edition. Besides, he is quite handy with the bat and can provide vital cameos in the death overs.

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RCB knows the importance of having such a player in the team and, thus broke the bank to get him back into the team. The franchise spent a whopping 10.75 crores to acquire his services and one can expect the Indian all-rounder to produce goods in the upcoming edition as well.

2. Shardul Thakur: (9.5/10)

Impressive performances with both bat and ball in the last few years have helped Shardul Thakur in raising his stocks, especially in white-ball cricket. His knack for picking wickets and breaking the opposition’s momentum makes him a vital commodity in the shorter format. Besides, Thakur is known for playing vital cameos in the slog overs.

The Indian all-rounder caused a bidding war between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the IPL 2022 Mega Auctions. Delhi Capitals eventually bought him for a prize of INR 10.75 crores. Thakur is likely to be a vital asset to the team this year and a perfect replacement for Marcus Stoinis.

3. Washington Sundar: (9/10)

Washington Sundar too was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore and, perhaps, it wasn’t the ideal decision by the franchise. Sundar’s accuracy with the ball makes him a valuable asset in the shortest format. He has got this rare ability to bowl with precision as a spinner in the powerplay overs. His career economy of 6.93 suggests his dominance with the ball in IPL.

Besides, he also provides the requisite depth in the batting order. There is no denying that Sunrisers Hyderabad has made a fortune by picking the Indian spin-bowling all-rounder for an amount of 8.75 crores.

4. Shivam Dube (8.5/10)

   

Chennai Super Kings’s obsession with multi-faceted cricketers isn’t unknown to the cricketing world. Over the years, they have invested in a lot of multi-dimensional cricketers. Indian all-rounder, Shivam Dube is another such newest recruit. MS Dhoni and Co. bought his services for INR 4 crores.

After a forgettable season with RCB, Shivam showcased his power-hitting ability while playing Rajasthan Royals last year. In a new franchise in CSK, Shivam Dube could unleash his true potential this year. Getting him at just 4 crores is, perhaps, a bargain buy for the Yellow Army.

5. Krunal Pandya (8 off 10)

Lucknow Super Giants have compiled an outstanding squad for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. They have largely invested in Indian talents who can help them go far in the tournament. Apart from buying the likes of Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, the franchise also managed to acquire the services of Krunal Pandya.

The former MI all-rounder could provide a great balance to the team with his all-round potential. However, his recent form doesn’t inspire a lot of confidence. It will be interesting if he could bounce back strongly while playing for a new franchise this year.