IPL 2022 Mega Auction: "Plan Was To Get An Explosive Batsman": Pravin Amre On DC Acquiring David Warner

David Warner was roped in by Delhi Capitals for 6.25 crores on day 1 of the IPL 2022 mega auction. While it was expected that he might fetch a price of over 10 crores, he turned out to be a budget buy for Delhi. Along with him, Delhi added Mitchell Marsh as well for 6.50 crores. The two of them together cost Delhi just above 13 crores.

Pravin Amre, Delhi Capitals bowling coach explained why the franchise went behind him at the mega auction. He said that they wanted an explosive batsman at the top of the order which is why they went behind the southpaw. For Warner, he is back to the franchise from where it all started for him in the IPL.

Delhi Capitals Sign Up David Warner For 6.25 Crores

“Our plan was to get an explosive batsman on top, and we got David Warner, who won the man of the series award at the T20 World Cup in 2021. We are also very happy to get a good all-rounder in Mitch Marsh. Shardul Thakur has been playing for India in all three formats and was part of India’s winning team last year in Australia. Hence, as a franchise, we backed him. We are also happy to get good buys Kuldeep and Mustafizur under our budget,” Pravin Amre said in an official release.

The Auctions Are Not Over Yet: Pravin Amre

Amre further said that the auction is not over yet and they have a few players who are looking to target on day 2 of the mega auction. Several franchises including Delhi would look to get the maximum number of players on the final final day of the mega auction.

“The auctions are not yet over, so we are really focused on getting our remaining players. Hopefully, we will get what we want. But so far, the auctions have gone the way we wanted,” Pravin Amre stated.

Players Bought By Delhi Capitals On Day 1 Of Mega Auction

1. Shardul Thakur – ₹10.75 crore
2. Mitchell Marsh – ₹6.5 crore
3. David Warner – ₹6.25 crore
4. Kuldeep Yadav – ₹2 crore
5. Mustafizur Rahman – ₹2 crore
6. KS Bharat – ₹2 crore
7. K Nagarkoti – ₹1.1 crore
8. Sarfaraz Khan – ₹20 lakh
9. Ashwin Hebbar – ₹20 lakh

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