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Virat Kohli`s RCB to MS Dhoni`s CSK: Teams hunting for captains at IPL 2022 mega auction, in pics
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is only a couple of weeks away. At least 5 out of the 10 IPL teams will be getting ready for shop for captains for their side for the next IPL season, whether it is Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore or MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at teams who will be looking for new captains in IPL 2022.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Virat Kohli gave up captaincy of Royal Challengers Bangalore after last season. RCB will look to find a new captain at the IPL 2022 auction. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)
Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL 2021 runners-up Kolkata Knight Riders have chosen not to retain their captain Eoin Morgan. Two-time champions KKR are definitely in look-out for a new skipper with a purse of Rs 48 crore. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)
Punjab Kings
KL Rahul's departure to Lucknow Super Giants has left a captaincy void in Punjab Kings. PK will be looking to hire someone from Shreyas Iyer from IPL 2022 mega auction to become their new captain. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni is expected to retire from IPL after the 2022 season. IPL 2021 champions are in hunt of a new captain, it remains to be seen if Ravindra Jadeja or any new player from the mega auction will be given that role. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad have retained last year's captain Kane Williamson for Rs 14 crore. But with a purse of Rs 68 crore, they will be looking for a more successful leader specially after the departure of David Warner who led them to their maiden IPL crown. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)