Disclosure! Top 3 DC Players Should Target For IPL 2022 Mega Auction »FirstSportz

One of the most stable teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playing late, Delhi’s capital city (CSK) have named their four withdrawals ahead of the upcoming season with quite a few surprises. Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje is set to replay again for Capitals during IPL 2022.

While Pant will continue to lead the Capitals, they have caused some surprises when they have placed in their top spot over the past two seasons. Shikhar Dhawan and extremely talented Kagiso Rabada. As has been the case with the Capital City of Delhi for quite some time, they have stocked up on guns for young people and their keeplist speaks for itself.

Both Shaw and Nortje have some heavy lifting to do next season if they are to justify their retention. And the same goes for Axar, who saved the ball a lot but his post and hit have yet to contribute. With a new core team, DC has quite a bit to do in the upcoming big auction with a wallet of 47.5 crores.

Take a look at the three players DC could target in the IPL 2022 grand auction:

Devdutt Padikkal

After launching veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan, Delhi Capitals will be on the lookout for a solid opener and who is better Devdutt Padikkal to fill the big shoes of Dhawan. In the 29 games he has played in the past two seasons, Padikkal has amassed 884 runs at an average over 30 and is a player who can give his team solid starts.

Karnataka’s ability to adapt to situations and shift gears at will make him the perfect partner for Prithvi Shaw, who keeps the ball clean at all times. The duo can bring stability to the team with their contrasting styles, giving DC a great opening pair once again this season.

Shahrukh Khan

Over time, Rishabh Pant has transitioned from his finisher role to becoming a dependable middle hitter as he has developed his game. This leaves Delhi in need of a complete person, someone who is already filled with Shimron Hetmeyer and around this time DC can switch to budding star Shahrukh Khan because of his fighting ability.

While Shahrukh hasn’t had many opportunities to showcase his abilities at the IPL, he is a proven finisher in the domestic ring. Not long ago, he helped Tamil Nadu for the second time in a row Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with a stunning hit in the final. And he was only the one who could provide the firepower needed for the command.

Harshal Patel

The reveal of IPL 2021, Harshal Patel Will definitely be a hot item in the upcoming big auction. And DC could be one of the franchises that can dive deep to get him on their side. Lately, the Capitals have a great balance but their death bowling is a big deal and Harshal could be the key to solving it.

Patel equaled DJ Bravo’s all-time record for most games in a season at IPL 2021, and most of them reached the finals. His slower dribbles were lethal and he was consistent with catching even with the Indian team. Patel will be a notable player next season and Delhi will try to entice him at any cost.

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