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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Feb 13, 2022, 12:23 PM IST
Day 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 began with Charu Sharma who continues to be the auctioneer as Hugh Edmeades feels he might not give his 100 per cent. However, he confirmed that he is absolutely fine and thanked Charu for stepping in for him on the big occasion.
As for the auction, the capped batter's list began with Aiden Markram, who had set his base price at 1 crore. The South African batter was part of Punjab Kings (PBKS) last season. They got off the blocks quickly and make the opening bid for their old friend. Hyderabad also raised their bid and Mumbai made a late appearance. SRH take it up to 2.6 crore and MI tap out and he moves to Hyderabad.
We begin Day with Aiden Markram and he is SOLD to @SunRisers for INR 2.6 crore #TATAIPLAuction @TataCompanies — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 13, 2022
A look at the other players on this list: Dawid Malan, Marnus Labuschagne, Eoin Morgan, Saurabh Tiwary, Cheteshwar Pujara, Aaron Finch all go UNSOLD
The second player on the list was Ajinkya Rahane who had set his base price at 1 crore. Kolkata made the opening bid and get him for the price he set.
Next under the hammer is @ajinkyarahane88 and he is SOLD to @KKRiders for INR 1 crore #TATAIPLAuction @TataCompanies — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 13, 2022
For Mandeep Singh, where the bid started at 50 lakh saw Lucknow Super Giants make the first move. Delhi Capitals and Super Giants tussle as the bid reaches 1 crore. Delhi takes it up to 1.1 crore and they got him.
Next bid for Mandeep Singh and he is SOLD to @DelhiCapitals for INR 1.10 Crore#TATAIPLAuction @TataCompanies — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 13, 2022
A total of 600 cricketers are set to go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. Of the total pool, 229 are capped players, 364 are uncapped players and seven belong to the Associate Nations.
