Last Update: December 20, 2022, 12:46 pm IST
(From left) Ajinkya Rahane, Kane Williamson and Ishant Sharma (agencies)
A look at some of the high-profile players from around the world who could not find takers at the IPL mini-auction in Kochi
Do the big names make the big bucks? Not every time. Especially when they have crossed their limit. And that’s exactly what could stop teams from going after some of the high-profile names from the world of cricket at the IPL mini-auction in Kochi on December 23.
News18 CricketNext takes a look at some of the names that could go unsold
Kane Williamson (Base price: Rs 2 crore)
After taking over the captaincy from David Warner amid IPL 2021, Kane Williamson led them for the entire season earlier this year. However, neither his nor the franchise’s fortunes have changed. As a result, SRH let go of the New Zealand maestro who continues to struggle in T20s even at the international level. He finished as New Zealand’s second highest run-scorer from the event, but his 178 runs came at a strike-rate of 116.33. While his captaincy is as sharp as ever, it is his struggle to score runs at a brisk pace that could deter teams from bidding for him if his name comes up in the auction.
Ajinkya Rahane (Base Price: Rs 50 Lakh)
Rahane was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the mega auction this year for Rs 1 crore after his former franchise Rajasthan Royals released him. He played seven matches for them before being ruled out due to injury. And he was able to score only 133 runs at a strike-rate of 103.9. And then he was also released by KKR. Their shares have declined in recent days.
Shakib Al Hasan (Base price: Rs 1.5 crore)
Once a priceless asset, the Bangladesh superstar was a prized possession for KKR, with whom he won two IPL titles. The all-rounder made an impact with his left-arm spin bowling and was also a busy batsman who was capable of playing big hits when required. in 2022 T20 world In the cup, he scored 44 runs in five innings and took six wickets at an economy of 8.78. He remained unsold in the mega auction and may not find a buyer this time too.
Joe Root (Base price: Rs 1 crore)
Root has put his name in the hat for the first time in many seasons. Why? Having stepped down as England Test captain, the star batsman is now looking to explore his white-ball game, putting it on the backseat as he begins his journey as, arguably, England’s greatest Test batsman of all time. While he has been playing the shorter formats domestically, Root’s last T20I was in 2019. And he has not been a part of any IPL franchise till now. He has a decent T20 record – 2083 runs in 88 matches at a strike-rate of 126.7. The question is, will the franchises break the bank to get him on board? Impossible.
Ishant Sharma (Base price: Rs 50 lakh)
While Ishant never became a force in white-ball cricket, he established himself as a workhorse in red-ball cricket and the result is that he is one of only two fast bowlers to have played 100 or more Tests for India. are one. He went unsold in the IPL mega auction and was also dropped from the Indian Test team. He suffered the injury during the first Ranji Trophy match for Delhi earlier this month. Will they get a team in the mini-auction?
Jason Roy (Base price: Rs 1.5 crore)
Roy was bought by Gujarat Titans in the mega auction. However, the England star pulled out of the season, citing bubble fatigue. Things took a turn for the worse after that as he suffered a major slump in form at the international level, culminating in his being dropped from England’s T20 World Cup squad. As luck would have it, Titans became champions in their first season while England became world champions. While on his day, Roy can be a lethal option at the top, his recent form could prove to be a major deterrent in completing the IPL deal.
Mohammad Nabi (Base price: Rs 1 crore)
Towards the end of his career, Nabi recently relinquished the captaincy of Afghanistan after their failure to win the T20 World Cup. He was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the mega auction but found a new home with Kolkata Knight Riders, for whom he did not get a single match in the entire IPL 2022. He was then released by the two-time IPL winners. His advanced age means that franchises would prefer to invest in the long-term prospect.
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