Rishi Dhawan play for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022

IPL 2022 mega auction player list out and mega auction will be held on 12, 13 February. Two new teams announced their 3 player each. In between one player name going lot of discussion now. Former Mumbai Indians (MI) player ready to come back IPL 2022. Some report say Rishi Dhawan play for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022.

Not many remember the fact that Rishi Dhawan made his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in its initial season in 2008. The Himachal Pradesh all-rounder was signed by the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in his first season. Dhawan was picked up by the Mumbai Indians in 2013, where he had some decent outings, before returning to Punjab in 2014.

He became the second-most expensive uncapped player in the IPL that season. In 2017, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired Dhawan’s services after buying him in the auction. Rishi Dhawan had promised some potential in his younger days but it feels like it’s all coming together now for the 32-year old.

The 32-year-old had an impressive Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, helping Himachal to their maiden domestic title. He finished the tournament with 458 runs at an average of 76.33 and 17 wickets in 8 matches. This season Mumbai Indians set-up usually preferred to opt for a bunch of strong all-rounders, who could provide some firepower in the middle-order. The likes of Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya excelled in that role for the five-time IPL champions.

With Mumbai not retaining either of the Pandya brothers, they will be in the hunt for an all-rounder who can be a handy contributor in all departments. Rishi Dhawan is perfect replace of Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians. Dhawan’s bowling average of 23.35 in the VHT does suggest that he is no mug with the ball.

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Meanwhile, an Indian all-rounder also allows the team to be more flexible with their team selections in terms of foreign players. Dhawan played some crucial games for the Mumbai Indians when he was signed by them in 2013. The same franchise could be interested in signing him up once more.