IPL Auction 2022: Players likely to be retained, released; all the latest updates

KKR to retain Sunil Narine and Andre Russell for IPL 2022?

Sunil Narine batting for KKR. Pic: IPLT20.COM

According to unconfirmed media reports, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are likely to retain the West Indian duo of Sunil Narine and Andre Russell for IPL 2022. Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarty, who had an impressive IPL 2021, could also be retained while there could be a toss-up between Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer for the fourth spot.

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Rajasthan Royals retain captain Sanju Samson

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson. Pic: IPLT20.COM

According to a report in NDTV, Rajasthan Royals (RR) have decided to retain captain Sanju Samson ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. While RR had a forgettable IPL season again, Samson impressed with 484 runs in 14 matches at an average of 40.33 and a strike rate of 136.72. Samson struck one century and two fifties in IPL 2021.

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RCB likely to retain Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell

Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell. Pic: IPLT20.COM

Another NDTV report claimed that, according to sources, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are all set to retain Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. Kohli stepped down as captain after IPL 2021 but vowed to remain loyal to the Bangalore franchise.

Kohli scored 405 runs in IPL 2021 games at a strike rate of 119.46. Maxwell, on the other hand, had a brilliant maiden season with RCB. He exceeded expectations, smashing 513 runs at a strike rate of 144.10.

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Ravi Shastri to coach Ahmedabad franchise?

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri. Pic: IPLT20.COM

A report in Cricbuzz claimed that the Ahmedabad franchise, which will debut in the IPL in the upcoming season, is keen to sign Ravi Shastri as head coach. If Shastri comes in, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar could also be offered roles at the new franchise.

The report added that Shastri is keen on having an IPL stint. Shastri, Arun and Sridhar’s tenures with the Indian team came to an end following India’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2021.

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Dwayne Bravo to feature in IPL 2022: CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan

Dwayne Bravo celebrates a wicket in the IPL. Pic: IPLT20.COM

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed to Inside Sport that Dwayne Bravo will feature in IPL 2022. Bravo announced his retirement from international cricket following West Indies’ shoddy T20 World Cup 2021 campaign. Viswanathan said:

“He is coming back to IPL 2022 for sure. But I can’t confirm whether he will play for CSK next season. He has been an important player but we can only retain a maximum of four so let’s see how it goes.”

Dwayne Bravo is currently leading Delhi Bulls in the Abu Dhabi T10 league.