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IPL 2022 auction: Hugh Adamed’s comeback highlights dramatic 2-day auction with high and heartbreak

February 13, 2022
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The loudest cheer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 auction was reserved for auctioneer Hugh Adamedius as he returned to the auction podium with a heartfelt return when he collapsed in the middle of the first day of the bidding process in Bengaluru, causing concern to the cricketing community. increased. In the absence of the admins, Charu Sharma was also one of the heroes of that big auction, in which the players were more than sold.

Experienced admins from more than 2700 auctions across the world collapsed early Saturday due to “postural hypotension” while conducting the bidding process for Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga. However, with timely therapy, the 62-year-old settled in and he opted to rest for the rest of the day.

However, he made a surprise comeback for the final hour of the auction on Sunday and every member in the auction room stood in applause. Charu Sharma decently handed over the auction gravel as Admids handled the death overs of the mega auction in which 204 players were sold for Rs 551.70 crore.

Before the final hour, Sharma handed the auction gavel back to its rightful owner, Edmides, dressed in spiked suits as the teams all stood in applause.

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On the business front, only Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders filled their quota of 25 players in the 2-day mega auction. Newbies Lucknow Super Giants were the only team to have used up their entire purse of Rs 90 crore, but they ended up with only 21 players in their squad. However, LSG has a clear line-up of domestic and foreign stars.

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, two of the most successful franchises, were cautious on the first day despite the huge expense to bring in a former player, but both teams were active towards the business end of the auction to ensure that they had a challenge. There was a team to give once again the IPL title

Punjab Kings decided to break the bank to sign England T20 specialist Liam Livingstone, paying Rs 11.50 crore for him while MI, based purely on a leap of faith, despite his unavailability for 2022 8 crores paid for an injured Jofra Archer. IPL edition.

Teams worked heavily on India’s current players and based their decisions largely on players of form overseas, regardless of reputation, with a greater focus on fast bowlers.

While India’s international players attracted 4 out of the 5 most expensive bids with the likes of Ishan Kishan (Rs 15.25 crore), Deepak Chahar (Rs 14 crore), Shreyas Iyer (Rs 12.25 crore) and Shardul Thakur (Rs 10.75 crore) Did. The IPL auctions were heart-wrenching for quite a few.

Some big names, including “Mr IPL” Suresh Raina, Senior pacers Ishant Sharma, Steve Smith, Eoin Morgan and Shakib Al Hasan found no takers.

Delhi, Mumbai Shore Up Bowling

Delhi’s bowling attack where Enrique Nortje will be partnered by Shardul Thakur, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakaria and Kuldeep Yadav does not inspire the highest of confidence.

After losing Kagiso Rabada to Punjab Kings on day one, Delhi invested Rs 5.25 crore on Khaleel Ahmed, who is known for leaking runs in the slog overs, and Rs 4.20 crore on left-arm Sakariya, whose pace was limited to 130. Is.

The total cost of these two is Rs 9.45 crore, which is more than what Punjab paid for Rabada.

Similarly to Mumbai Indians, Tymal Mills, despite his T20 exploits, has been a huge flop in Indian conditions as he is set to partner Jasprit Bumrah and Daniel Sims in Archer’s absence for the year.

MI are looking at Archer as one of their heavyweights in the spot vacated by Lasith Malinga and will be there for the next five to six years and are ready to give up a year.

But the X-Factor player for Mumbai Indians was definitely Australian-born Singapore international Tim David, who was bought for Rs 8 crore.

David, who has played for RCB, is an all-rounder but is more known for his big hitting abilities. He hit 19 sixes in seven matches for Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League.

“Tim David is going with Kieron Pollard at number 5 and 6. Luckily, he got a spell at RCB last year. So he has got IPL experience.”

Lucknow Impressed But Miss Back-up

Lucknow Supergiants have built a decent first XI with players like KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stonis, Manish Pandey, Krunal Pandya, Jason Holder, Mark Wood and Avesh Khan but lack back-up in terms of batting reserve. Is.

Manan Vohra is not good due to failure in IPL for so many years. But if their first XI is successful, they are the team to watch. It is understood that Gautam Gambhir will talk to his enemies Kunal Pandya and Deepak Hooda to reconcile the teams.

Hooda had left his first-class team Baroda, alleging that Pandya Sr. had bullied him and threatened to destroy his career.

Super Kings build a solid foundation

CSK spent heavily (approximately 4 crores) on big-hitting all-rounder Shivam Dube, but New Zealander Devon Conway got Rs 1 crore for his base price and lesser known Sri Lankan spinner Mahesh Thiksana.

He has his place of origin and Dhoni will probably depend on Adam Milne to work alongside Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja.

It will be interesting to note whether Dhoni spends his time on young Under-19 pacer Rajvardhan Hangargekar and makes him one for the future.

Royal Challengers Bangalore fare better

By their poor auction standards, RCB had two good days in the IPL auction. The smart purchase of Faf du Plessis for Rs 7 crore, the push they made for Wanindu Hasaranga and Harshal Patel, the likes of Dinesh Karthik and the late purchases of Finn Allen and David Willey added firepower to their squad.

However, they may regret the absence of strong local players for the middle-order slot. (with PTI inputs)