IPL 2022 Mega auction sold players: The mega bidding for players is still on for the 15th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022). On Day 1 of the IPL 15 mega auction, marquee players went under the hammer, in which star cricketers like Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, R Ashwin, Pat Cummins were acquired by various franchises after a fierce bidding war.
All 10 marquee players have been sold in the auction. While some made big gains, few players were forced to take salary cuts for IPL 2022.
Salaries of sold marquee players at IPL 2022 Mega Auction:
Shreyas Iyer - 12.25 crores, Kolkata Knight RidersKagiso Rabada - Rs 9.25 crore, Punjab KingsShikhar Dhawan – 8.25 crores, Punjab KingsTrent Boult - 8 crores, Rajasthan RoyalsPat Cummins – 7.25 crores, Kolkata Knight RidersFaf du Plessis - 7 crore Royal Challengers BangloreQuinton de Kock - 6.75 crores, Lucknow Super GiantsDavid Warner 6.75 cr, Delhi CapitalsMohammed Shami - 6.25 crores, Guajarat TitansRavichandran Ashwin - 5 crores, Rajasthan Royals
Here's a look at the players who faced salary cuts:
Ravichandran Ashwin - Bought for Rs 5 crore by Rajasthan Royals | Previous salary: Rs 7.6 CrorePat Cummins: Bought for Rs 7.25 Crore by Kolkata Knight Riders | Previous salary: Rs 15.5 CroreDavid Warner: Bought for Rs 6.25 Crore by Delhi Capitals | Previous salary: Rs 12.5 CroreManish Pandey: Bought for Rs 4.6 Crore by Lucknow Super Giants | Previous salary: Rs 11 CroreRobin Uthappa: Bought for Rs 2 Crore by Chennai Super Kings | Previous salary: Rs 3 Crore