CSK Top All-rounder join Delhi Capitals for IPL 2022

IPL 2022 heat starts in India. Cricket fans are waiting for Indian cricket festivals. IPL mega Auction done and all 10 teams ready to fight in world top cricket league. Day by day new updates coming from all franchise. In a major development. CSK Top All-rounder join Delhi Capitals for IPL 2022. Chennai Super Kings ( CSK ) former all-rounder Shane Watson is all set to return to the Indian Premier League but this time he has been approached for a different role.

Chennai Super Kings former all-rounder Shane Watson, who has played for franchises like Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and CSK is expected to join Delhi Capitals. According to a Cricbuzz report, Delhi Capitals are keen on hiring Watson in the coaching role after a recommendation from head coach Ricky Ponting. The report suggested that both parties have already agreed on terms and conditions as Watson will soon sign the contract.

Rishabh Pant lead Delhi Capitals splurged huge amounts to buy exciting talents in the IPL Mega Auction 2022. CSK former all-rounder David Warner returned to Delhi Capitals fold as he became the first buy of the mega auction for them for Rs 6.25 crore. All-rounder Shardul Thakur made Delhi Capitals break the bank with Rs 10.75 crore.

DC acquired young Indian players in the first session of Day 2 of the auction. Mandeep Singh was bought for Rs 1.10 crore, while the left-arm duo of Khaleel Ahmed and Chetan Sakariya was acquired d for Rs 5.25 crore and 4.20 crore respectively. The Delhi-based franchise has parted ways with Mohammad Kaif and Ajay Ratra, the assistant coaches from last season.

Kaif served in the role from 2019 while Ratra’s stint was limited to a single season (2021). Capitals did some smart business in the IPL 2022 Auctions as they signed players David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur to strengthen their squad. The Indian Premier League will be more competitive from the next season with the introduction of two new teams and DC are looking to reshuffle the coaching staff to instil new ideas in the team.

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CSK former all-rounder Shane Watson has a rich experience of winning the IPL title as a player with two teams Rajasthan Royals (2008) and Chennai Super Kings (2018). Apart from Watson, Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar is also tipped to join Delhi Capitals as an assistant coach ahead of IPL 2022.

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Delhi Capitals Retained players: Rishabh Pant (16 crore), Axar Patel (9 crore), Prithvi Shaw (7.5 crore), Anrich Nortje (6.5 crore)

Delhi Capitals Bought: David Warner (6.25 crore), Ashwin Hebbar (20 lakh), Sarfaraz Khan (20 lakh), KS Bharat (2 crore), Mandeep Singh (1.10 crore), Rovman Powell (2.80 crore), Mustafizur Rahman (2 crore), Kuldeep Yadav (2 crore), Khaleel Ahmed (5.25 crore), Chetan Sakariya (4.2 crore), Mitchell Marsh (6.50 crore), Shardul Thakur (10.75 crore), Kamlesh Nagarkoti (1.1 crore), Lalit Yadav (65 lakh), Ripal Patel (20 lakh), Yash Dhull (50 lakh), Praveen Dubey (50 lakh), Tim Seifert (50 lakh), Lungi Ngidi (50 lakh), Vicky Ostwal (20 lakh).