IPL 2022 mega auction is expected to be held towards the end of 2021 or early next year. This auction will also witness two new teams. The 10-team format will mean few new players who will be inducted into the team. For any team, the role of all-rounders becomes very important.
They are utility players who can perform the multi-tasking role to perfection. Let us analyze 5 top all-rounders who can be the expensive buy in the IPL 2022 mega auction. We have prepared this list assuming that they are released from their respective franchise.
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5 Indian All-Rounders Who Can Be The Expensive Buy In The Mega Auction
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is one of the best all-rounders currently part of IPL. He is one of the best power-hitters who can torment the bowling attack. The best thing about Hardik Pandya is that he does not need a lot of time to settle. He needs just a few bowls before he can start sending it to the boundary rope.
Hardik Pandya can also bowl quality four overs medium pace with variable bounce. He will be one of the top all-rounders whom all franchises will target.
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Krunal Pandya
The elder Pandya brother Krunal Pandya is also expected to be one of the top all-rounders who will be hot picks ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. He is a very valuable player who has evolved in recent times as one of the best all-rounders.
Krunal has improved his batting by leaps and bounds. His four overs of quality spin bowling have impressed everyone. Krunal Pandya like his brother Hardik can also strike the bowl.
Ravindra Jadeja
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When we talk about the top 5 all-rounders currently playing the IPL, Ravindra Jadeja will always feature in the list. The superstar from Saurashtra has been a phenomenal player over the years for CSK. His batting skill and the ability to pick wickets with ease is his USP.
He is also one of the best fielders in cricket. With two new teams going to be announced, and Ahmedabad expected to be one of them, Jadeja if released by CSK, can be a hot choice to lead Ahmedabad in IPL 2022.
Ravichandran Ashwin
R Ashwin has evolved as a utility cricketer in recent times. His batting skill has improved considerably. Ashwin has added a new dimension to his bowling armor with few more variations. He is expected to be released by Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022 mega auction. As a result, every franchise will be eying Ashwin to pick in their team.
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He can also be a probable prospect to lead the new IPL franchise given his experience of leading Punjab and other domestic teams in the past.
Shivam Dube
The tall all-rounder from Rajasthan Royals Shivam Dube is also expected to be a hot pick in the IPL 2022 mega auction. He may be released by the Rajasthan Royals and this may provide a good option for the other franchise to go with him. Shivam Dube is a stroke player who can torment the bowling attack easily. He can also do four overs of quality medium pace bowling which can be very handy for the team.
