IPL Auction 2022 will be the 15th auction and the fifth mega auction. Previous IPL mega auction was held in 2018. Here is the date, time, venue and all you need to know about the IPL mega auction 2022.
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The IPL Mega Auction 2022 is all set to be taken place on february 12 and 13 in Bengaluru. Two new franchises Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will also participate in this mega auction with the existing eight franchises.
This will be the 15th season of IPL and total ten teams will be seen in this season. Two new teams mean long and competitive bidding process. Every year, IPL gives opportunity to the domestic players and the new players to play well and come in the eyes of national team selection management. Many players have been selected in the Indian national team on the basis of their IPL performance.
IPL Auction 2022 will be the 15th auction and the fifth mega auction. Previous IPL mega auction was held in 2018.
Here is the date, time, venue and all you need to know about the IPL mega auction 2022.
What is the date and time of IPL Auction 2022?
The IPL Auction 2022 will be held on february 12 and february 13, 2022. On both the days, auction will begin at 11 am IST.
What is the venue of IPL Auction 2022?
The IPL Auction 2022 is scheduled to be held at the Hotel ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru.
How to watch the IPL Auction 2022 live on TV?
Star Sports network will broadcast the IPL Auction 2022 live on TV.
Where will the live streaming of the IPL Auction 2022 be available?
The IPL Auction 2022 will also be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
How many players will be auctioned in IPL Auction 2022?
A total 590 players have been shortlisted from the original list of 1214 players for the IPL Auction 2022. Amongst 590 players, 370 players are Indian and 220 are overseas players. There are a total of 229 capped players, 354 uncapped and seven players from the Associate team.
How many players have been retained by the teams?
A total of 27 players have been retained by the existing eight franchises whereas two new franchises- Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants have retained three players each.
How much amount is in the purse of the teams after retaining the players?
Punjab Kings retained only two players that’s why it has the highest amount in its purse. Below is the complete list of the teams and amount in their purse:-
Punjab Kings 72 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad 68 crore
Rajasthan Royals 62 crore
Lucknow Super Giants 59 crore
Royal Challengers Bangalore 57 crore
Gujarat Titans 52 crore
Chennai Super Kings 48 crore
Mumbai Indians 48 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders 48 crore
Delhi Capitals 47.5 crore
Who will be the auctioneer?
Hugh Edmeades will be the auctioneer in the IPL Auction 2022. In 2018, he took over from the Richard Madley and has been hosting the IPL Auction ever since.