New Delhi: The former India All-rounder Irfan Pathhan expressed disappointment after Suresh Raina was not chosen by every franchise during the Mega 2022 IPL auction.
Take it to his Twitter, Irfan wrote, “Still thinking Raina can be encouraged.
We have seen several foreigners.
Who has played the IPL to 40.
Raina is 35! One bad season.
“IPL 2022, Mega auction took place in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.
Besides Raina, Australia Batters Steve Smith and Aaron Finch, and the opening of New Zealand Martin Guplill is one of the big names that are not sold in the auction.
Indian Pacer Ishant Sharma also can’t find buyers.
Meanwhile, Ishan Kiswan, Deepak Chahar, and Shreyas Iyer was among the main choices of Mega auction.
Kiswan was picked by Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.25 Crore, while Chahar was sold to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14 Crore.
Kolkata Knight Riders bought Iyer for Rs 12.25 Crore and on the other hand, Avesh Khan was the most expensive choice among the players who have not been beaten after being bought for Rs 10 Crore by Lucknow Super Giants.
Shardul Thakul All-Rounder India was taken by Delhi Cottital for Rs 10.75 Crore.
Meanwhile, New Zealand Lockie Lockie Ferguson was sold to Gujarat Giants for Rs 10 Crore.
India Pacer Prasidh Krishna was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for Hospital Crore.