IPL 2022 Retention: 5 Overseas Batters Who Might Cause A Bidding War

The IPL 2022 player retention wound up yesterday. The franchise can only retain four players. Given the fact that they had to release a lot of players, several franchises weren’t too happy with the prospect of Mega Auction. Mumbai Indians are one of the franchises who had a lot of big names in the team, while Delhi Capitals too were one of the most balanced teams.

The eight IPL teams retained 27 players ahead of the much-anticipated Mega Auctions. Notably, the franchises spent INR 269 crores to buy the services of all these players. Out of 27 players, only 8 players are overseas. The overseas players which are retained by the franchises are Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Kane Williamson, Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Jos Buttler, Kieron Pollard, and Glenn Maxwell.

The rest of the overseas players will find themselves back in the Auction Pool. There are a number of notable overseas players who the franchises would be looking to buy in the auctions. On that note, here’s a look at five overseas batsmen who might cause a bidding war in the auctions.

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IPL 2022 Retention: 5 Overseas Batters Who Might Cause A Bidding War

1. David Warner

It’s confirmed! David Warner would no longer play for Sunrisers Hyderabad from next year. The franchise didn’t include him in the retention list announced on Tuesday. David Warner played the biggest role in making Sunrisers Hyderabad one of the most consistent outfits in IPL. He is their highest run-scorer in IPL and led the team to win its first-ever IPL title in 2016.

Warner had a poor outing in IPL 2021 for Hyderabad but the other franchises wouldn’t be too worried about that. David Warner was the standout performer for Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. He showed one and all that he is still one of the most bankable players in the shortest format of the game. Perhaps, all the franchises would be eying to buy his services and he could cause a bidding war in the auctions.

2. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis wouldn’t be too happy after having been released from CSK. He has been one of the biggest contributors to CSK over the years. The South African cricketer is known for stepping up for the franchise in the big games.

A prolific run-scorer for the CSK, Faf du Plessis might not play for the franchise from next year. He has been in terrific form with the bat. He finished IPL 2021 as the second-highest run-scorer. In 16 matches, he scored 633 runs at an average of 45.21.

Ahead of the Mega Auctions 2022, he will find himself in the auction pool. Apart from his batting exploits, his leadership skills can also come in handy for the franchise in IPL. A lot of teams would be eying to have him and thus one can expect him to cause a bidding war in the auctions.

3. Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow too wasn’t part of the SRH’s retention list. He too will go back into the IPL 2021 Auction Pool. Bairstow was the one who stepped up to the task for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first leg of the IPL 2021.

While Warner failed to get going, Bairstow ensured he compensate for that. He played 7 matches in the first leg of the IPL 2021 for Sunrisers Hyderabad and scored 248 runs at an outstanding average and striker rate of 141.71 and 141.71. Bairstow can give a rollicking start at the top of the order and can also bat in the middle-order as well. His power-hitting game should be enough for the franchises to bid heavily for him.

In his IPL career, he has played 28 matches and has managed to score 1038 runs at an average of 41.52 and a strike rate of 142.19. Bairstow has a fantastic record in IPL and one could expect him to cause a bidding war at the auctions.

4. Liam Livingstone

In the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Liam Livingstone showed that he is as good with the ball as with the bat. Livingstone wasn’t used much with the bat but he was sensational with the ball. Having said that, Livingstone is a T20 specialist batsman.

There aren’t many English cricketers right now who can hit the ball as far as Liam Livingstone. A true entertainer in T20 cricketer, a lot of franchisees will be interested in him at the auctions.

5. Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram has improved by leaps and bounds in the last couple of years. He played some notable knocks for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021.

Markram also played a big role with the bat in helping South Africa win four out of five matches in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. In 5 matches, he scored 162 runs at an average of 54. He scored those runs at an outstanding strike rate of 145. 95.

All the franchises would be eyeing dependable players who can bat in the middle-order. Aiden Markram is likely to be in high demand in the auctions and he could cause a bidding war.