New IPL team Lucknow confirmed that KL Rahul will lead his team in IPL 2022.
The other two players he has bought are Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi.
Rahul has been bought for Rs 17 crore, Stoinis for Rs 9.2 crore and Ravi for Rs 4 crore. The remaining purse of Lucknow is Rs 58 crore.
Lucknow-based team mentor Gautam Gambhir said, “Even as a leader. He is a work in progress. He keeps the wickets, opens the batting. He is an exceptional batsman. What’s better than the one who gives you three things.” ”
Andy Flower has already been named the coach of the Lucknow franchise, while former India batsman Gautam Gambhir will serve as the mentor of the franchise.
Before joining Lucknow, Rahul led Punjab Kings for two seasons, while Ravi Bishnoi and Marcus Stoinis represented Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals.
Earlier, IPL franchises Ahmedabad And Lucknow were asked to submit their list of draft picks by January 22. IPL chairman Brijesh Patel had confirmed the development to ANI. Two new IPL teams – Sanjeev Goenka RPSG Group for the Lucknow franchise and the Ahmedabad team of CVC Capital have received formal approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The formal approval was given after the IPL Governing Council meeting. Brijesh Patel had also confirmed that the IPL auction will be held on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru. “Yes, the auction will take place on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru,” Patel said.
The mega auction of IPL will be held on February 12 and 13.
ANI. with inputs
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