<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Age:</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>Born:</td><td>23 November 1990,&nbsp;Gujarat, India</td></tr><tr><td>Playing Role:</td><td>Bowling all-rounder</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Style:</td><td>Right-handed</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling Style:</td><td>Right-arm&nbsp;Medium</td></tr><tr><td>Playing for Teams:</td><td><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-national-cricket-team">India National Cricket Team</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2021-full-players-list-of-royal-challengers-bangalore">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>, Gujarat cricket team</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Harshal Patel



Harshal Patel is an Indian first-class cricket player. He is the captain of&nbsp;Haryana&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Ranji Trophy. On 9 April 2021, in the first match of&nbsp;IPL 2021,&nbsp;while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Patel took 5 wicket-haul (5-27) against the&nbsp;Mumbai Indians. Harshal Patel is the first bowler to claim a 5-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians in IPL.&nbsp;This is his best bowling figure in the IPL and he also became the first-ever player to take a 5 wicket haul against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL.&nbsp;His 5 wicket-haul also became the third-best bowling figure by an uncapped Indian player in the IPL.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players on whom Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) might use the Right To Match Card (RTM) in IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



IPL 2022: The Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) usually perform differently in the IPL auctions. They have a tendency to bring in new players from the Auction pool however this time they will be keen on retaining a couple of previous faces in the squad.



With the inclusion of some key players in the IPL 2021 Auction, RCB has somehow found the balance on the side and are doing well. They have the likes of Mohammad Siraj, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal, Devdutt Padikkal, Harshal Patel who have done good in the IPL 2021.



Here in this article, we will discuss three players on whom the franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) would want to use the Right To Match (RTM) card in the upcoming IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



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<h2>3 Players on whom Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) might use the Right To Match Card (RTM):</h2>



<h3>Glenn Maxwell:</h3>



The Aussie all-rounder has liked to play alongside Virat Kohli and his idol AB de Villiers. Despite having a poor run in the IPL 2020 for Punjab Kings, the RCB showed faith in the cricketer and purchased him in the IPL 2021 auctions. Maxwell this time didn't let his new franchise down and scored crucial runs for the team.&nbsp;



He remained the top scorer for RCB in IPL 2021 with 223 runs in six innings. After donning the RCB colours, Maxwell has found his way to hit the ball in the IPL and the franchise would want to take his services in the coming years.



Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) might use the Right To Match (RTM) card on him in the IPL 2022 Mega Auctions.



<h3>Devdutt Padikkal:</h3>



The 21-years old southpaw, Devdutt Padikkal will be the first choice player to get retained either by using the retention policy or with the Right to Match card (RTM). Padikkal who hails from Karnataka is consistently contributing to the team's success.



Over the last couple of year?s, he has scored runs in bulk in the domestic circuits and has shattered many records. Padikkal has also smacked a brilliant ton against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2021.



He is a bright prospect for the franchise going ahead many more years. The management will surely back him and his services.



<h3>Harshal Patel:</h3>



Harshal Patel was traded by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) from Delhi Capitals (DC) in an all-cash deal before the IPL 2021 Auction. It will be safe to say that he played a major role in RCB's success in the Vivo IPL 2021.



He was effective in death overs where he picked most of his wickets. In the now suspended Vivo IPL 2021, Harshal Patel scalped 17 wickets in just seven games which include a maiden five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians.



With his exceptional death bowling skills, the franchise might retain him using the Right To Match card (RTM) in the IPL 2022 Mega Auctions.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players on whom Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) might use the Right To Match Card (RTM) in IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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IPL Live: Predicting top 4 bowlers with most wickets at the end of IPL 2021.



IPL Live: It?s been over one and a half months since the Vivo IPL 2021 got suspended after a couple of covid cases emerged inside the biosecure bubbles. The fans have been early waiting for the resumption of the lucrative league and enjoy the action live with their favourite cricket stars.



The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after their Special General Meeting (SGM) on 29th May disclosed that the remaining 31 games of the suspended Vivo IPL 2021 will be held in the UAE, just like last year?s IPL.



The Indian cash-rich league was the main source of distraction for the fans across the world amid these dire times and were really enjoying it as it helped them to overcome the excessive stress caused by the pandemic since the beginning of 2020.



The first half of the tournament was a complete thriller as it was held in India at different venues. Starting with low scoring games in Chennai to subsequently shifting it to high scoring venues like Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad etc, the IPL 2021 gave some moments of joy.



The cricketers gave their all efforts to the game to make it even more interesting, bowlers picked up wickets and shattered previous records while batters did not lack in smacking the loose balls over the fence.



Here in this article, we will predict top 4 bowlers who will probably emerge as the highest wicket takers at the end of the Vivo IPL 2021.



<h2>IPL Live: Predicting top?4 bowlers with most wickets at the end of IPL 2021:</h2>



<h3>4. Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians):</h3>



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Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Trent Boult is on the list for all the right reasons. Boult has all the experience which he needs in this format and is well known for his brilliance in the UAE last year.



The kiwi pacer didn't have a fruitful IPL outing in the first half of 2021 as he managed to pick only 8 wickets in the first seven games, however, his experience and calibre can anytime leave the stats behind.



His previous outing in the UAE kept him ahead of the batters as he clipped off 25 wickets in 15 games and was also the third highest wicket taker.



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<h3>3. Avesh Khan (Delhi Capitals):</h3>



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Avesh Khan made his T20 debut back in 2017 for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) but did not get enough opportunity to perform. In his debut game, he picked one wicket and was instantly dropped from the squad.



Since 2018, Avesh Khan has been associated with Delhi based IPL franchise and has been consistently retained by them. His past IPL stats didn't go well with his current IPL stats and was not given enough opportunity.



In 2021, in the absence of Anrich Nortje in the first couple of games, Delhi Capitals picked him up for the final 11 and he stole all the limelight with his pace.



In the 8 games of the Vivo IPL 2021, Khan picked up 14 wickets at an economy of 7.70. 



The surface in the UAE will definitely suit his style of bowling and will bring out a positive results for his team.







<h3>2. Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad):</h3>



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Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan is an all-time favourite in the T20 bowler's rankings. He is extremely skilful, especially in the shortest format of cricket and knows how to deliver for his team.



His consistent run in the shortest format has lifted him to number two of the ICC T20Is bowlers ranking. 



Having played all the major cricket leagues across the world, Khan knows how to deceive the batter who always tries to smash the bowlers over the fence.



In the recent Vivo IPL 2021, he scalped 10 wickets in seven appearances and remained economical (6.14).&nbsp;



Talking about his IPL 2020 stats in the UAE, Rashid Khan shattered 20 wickets in 16 games for SRH and was also the leading wicket taker for his team.







<h3>1. Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore):</h3>



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The new RCB pace gun, Harshal Patel grabbed all the headlines after he managed to pick his maiden fifer against Mumbai Indians (MI). With his heroics in the first game of the season, Patel became the first bowler to pick five wickets against Mumbai Indians (MI).



Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) traded him from Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the Vivo IPL 2021 auctions in an all-cash deal and it turned out to be a golden move for the franchise.



Patel got the opportunity in the very first game for RCB, and proved his mettle. He remained consistent and picked most of his wickets at the death.



Although he was a bit expensive and was also taken for 37 runs in an over by Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal Patel is a brilliant and skilful pacer with all the weapons in his arsenal.



In the seven games of the Vivo IPL 2021, he clipped off 17 wickets and is leading the wicket takers chart.



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IPL Live: Predicting top 4 bowlers with most wickets at the end of IPL 2021.

IPL Live: Predicting top 4 bowlers with most wickets at the end of IPL 2021

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Vivo IPL 2021: Former Indian cricketer and KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir heaps praise on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel for his outstanding presentation of abilities for his team in the Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL) season fourteen.



The Gujrat-born RCB pacer has been phenomenal in the ongoing edition of the IPL. The pacer has managed to pick wickets on most occasions with a remarkable average. Harshal Patel is currently holding the purple cap with 26 wickets from 12 matches.



In spite of bowling the toughest overs in a T20 match, Patel has managed to keep his economy under 8.5 and averages 14.34. As per the stats, the pacer has been picking up wickets in every 10.23 delivery he bowls in the Vivo IPL 2021.



Gambhir, while speaking with ESPNcricinfo, praised the pacer?s abilities and efforts to successfully deliver in most difficult overs.



"Harshal Patel has been the bowler of the season. He has bowled the most difficult overs for his side. Bowling death overs continuously against so many great batters in this IPL, and taking 5 wickets in one match and 4 in the other against MI, shows how successful he has been,? said Gautam Gambhir.



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The world cup winning cricketer also applauded RCB?s effort to pull off things in the latter part of the match. The main issue with RCB bowlers is that they have been ineffective in picking up wickets in the powerplays.&nbsp;



As per the stats, none of the RCB bowlers has picked a wicket in the first six overs in phase two of the Vivo IPL 2021. In 30 powerplay overs, RCB failed to create impact and on top of that leaked runs at a rate of 9.2 per over.



Gambhir also lavishes praise on Yuzvendra Chahal?s valuable run in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021.



"Despite having poor stars with the ball in the powerplay, Bangalore managed to bounce back and win their matches. All the credit goes to Harshal Patel and Yuzi Chahal."



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<h2>Bowlers win you the matches, not batters: Gautam Gambhir</h2>



The two times IPL winning captain for KKR further opined that the batters only set the team up, while the bowlers help you win matches.



"You can talk about Kohli, Ab de Villiers, or Maxwell, but the truth is batters only set the team up but bowlers win you matches. Because if the batters would've won the games, RCB would've won IPL 3 or 4 times.?



RCB has struggled drastically over the past few years in its death bowling department. The bowlers leaked runs and couldn?t manage to pick up wickets. However, the issue seems to be resolved with the addition of Harshal Patel to the squad.



"The main issue over the past few years for the RCB was their death bowling. And Harshal has now taken that responsibility on his shoulders single-handedly. That's why he has the purple cap as well."



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Vivo IPL 2021: Gautam Gambhir heaps praise on Harshal Patel, says ?bowler of the season?

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The Indian Cricket Team for the T20 World Cup 2021 is the current talk of the town. From the surprise?selection?of experienced campaigner Ravichandran Ashwin to the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer, several things raised the eyebrows. The latest development to this team is the addition of net bowlers. The team?requires?good net bowlers. There is a possibility that Umran Malik from the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Harshal Patel, the current purple cap holder from Royal Challengers?Bangalore?will be added.?Also,?there are a few concerns on Varun Chakravarthy?s fitness: -?



<h2>Umran Malik and Harshal Patel To Be Added As Net Bowlers: -?</h2>



Being a net bowler in the Indian Cricket Team is one thing that can?change?the dynamics of a player?s career. Be it, Natarajan, on the Australia Tour in 2020-21, who later debuted in all three formats in absence of key players, or Sandeep Warrier on the Sri Lanka Tour in 2021. The latest possible addition to the Indian net bowlers for the T20 World Cup 2021 is Umran Malik and Harshal Patel.?



Harshal Patel is the current purple cap holder in the IPL. He has picked 30 wickets in the IPL 2021. He has been the best death bowler with a mix of smart slower ones and cutters. Harshal Patel and his hattrick against the Mumbai Indians is one that a cricket fan can never forget. According to several cricket analysts, he has been the best bowler in the league.??



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Umran Malik is having a dream year this season. He was initially the net bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad and after the failure of all the Indian options for SRH, he was finally drafted to the main squad. And Umran made sure he makes a mark. He is the bowler to ball the quickest delivery this season clocking 153 kmph! A duplicate of the prime Waqar Younis, Umran can be a strike force if he is groomed well and has his head on the shoulders.&nbsp;



<h2>Concern Over Varun?Chakravathy?s?Fitness: -?</h2>



Varun?Chakravarthy?is another name that asks the fans to give a second thought. Varun if picked in the final 15 which is supposed to be announced today (10th?October), he finds a direct place in the 11. One cannot ignore the fact that Varun has been in star-studded form lately and he is an asset to the team. The concern is over his knee injuries. Varun has been taking a lot of pressure on his knees from the start of the season. His mystery spinning abilities are second to none.??



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If Varun misses out (which seems a rare scenario now) Yuzi Chahal is the best option to replace him. The team has chosen the lesser-known Rahul Chahar over the experienced and better-known Yuzi Chahal.&nbsp;Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal has made the most of the dry UAE pitches and has done well with RCB. On the other&nbsp;hand,&nbsp;Rahul Chahar was unfortunately dropped from the Mumbai Indians squad as well. Now it is up to the selectors on which of the 3 spinners will be finalized.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian Cricket Team for T20 World Cup 2021. Selectors to Add Net Bowlers.

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Big Players RCB should target from their previous squad in IPL 2022 Mega Auction: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has been a star-studded IPL team for decades now. The likes of Rahul Dravid, Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, Zaheer Khan, Dale Steyn etc have provided their services to the team and have done fairly well.



Despite being a quality team, RCB has always fallen a few steps short of its destination. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) led by Virat Kohli hasn?t won a single IPL title since the inception of the tournament.



However, the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has provided all franchises with a chance to rebuild their squads according to their need and bring in some quality players. Ahead of the mega auction, the franchises were allowed to retain a maximum of four players while the rest of the players will head to the auction table.



Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammad Siraj have been retained by RCB during the recent player's retention, however, the franchise would like to keep a few other players from their previous squad in the IPL 2022. Here in this article, we will take you through big players RCB should target from their previous squad in IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



<h2>Big Players RCB should target from their previous squad in IPL 2022 Mega Auction</h2>



<h3>Devdutt Padikkal:</h3>



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Young southpaw Devdutt Padikkal?s exclusion from RCB?s retention list was a bitter pill to consume for the RCB fans. The franchise owe a lot of their IPL 2020 success to the opener who scored 473 runs at an average of 31.53.



Padikkal debuted for RCB during IPL 2020 and was a massive find for the team as RCB, in the past, has struggled to produce a formidable opening pair. Padikkal not only provided a solid opening partnership but also created a bridge for the middle-order batsman to come and whack the bowler.



Everyone was in awe of the cricketer?s technique and he went ahead to become RCB?s mainstay. He also won the Emerging Player award in the IPL 2020 for his stunning debut in the cash-rich league.



The IPL 2021 for Devdutt Padikkal wasn?t a breakthrough season, though he still managed to score decent runs for his team. He amassed 411 in 14 innings at an average of 31.61. His maiden T20 century also came in IPL 2021 where he smacked unbeaten 101 runs.



RCB will be eyeing the Karnataka batsman from the auction table. The franchise would love to have him back in the squad again.



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<h3>Yuzvendra Chahal:</h3>



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Seasoned leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal?s drop from the RCB squad hasn?t sank well among the fans. How can a team leave out their best performing bowler ahead of the mega auction?



Chahal is a leading wicket-taker for RCB. The spinner has scalped 139 wickets for the franchise in 113 matches. His best figures (4/25) came against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) during the IPL 2016.



The 31-years old spinner wasn?t in great form during the IPL 2021 phase 1, however, he revived his form during phase 2 and scalped 18 massive wickets for the team in that particular season.



RCB will definitely bid for Yuzvendra Chahal during the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



<h3>Harshal Patel:</h3>



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Haryana pacer Harshal Patel, popularly known as Purple Patel, endured a breakthrough season in the recently held IPL 2021. Patel was traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the IPL 2021 by Delhi Capitals (DC) in an all-cash deal.



The speedster, who was eyeing an opportunity, grabbed his chance at RCB with both hands wide open as he became the highest wicket-taker in the IPL 2021. The pacer solved RCB?s weakness of leaking hefty runs at the death and scalped most of his wickets in the dangerous phase of the innings.



Harshal Patel ended with 32 wickets, equalling Dwayne Bravo?s record of most wickets in a single season. He earned the Purple Cap award for his magnificent bowling display during the season.



Though it was expected that Harshal wouldn?t get a place in RCB?s retention, but the franchise would be hoping to get him from the auction at any cost.



<h3>KS Bharat:</h3>



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KS Bharat has been in the limelight for his sensational work behind the stumps for team India during the recent home Test series against New Zealand. He came as a cover of Wriddhiman Saha, who suffered a stiff neck, and grabbed the opportunity with his fine glovework.



Bharat was also involved in the IPL 2021 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was part of the team as the wicketkeeper-batsman replacing AB de Villiers. He was excellent behind the stumps and took a few stunners to shake the entire cricketing world.



Further, Bharat?s heroics with a final ball six against Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2021 to take his team to the winning side has become a magic moment of his life. He scored an unbeaten 78 runs in 52 deliveries with the help of 4 sixes and 3 boundaries.



It is noteworthy that AB de Villiers will no longer play cricket and RCB will need someone like KS Bharat who can keep the wickets for them. Surely the franchise will bid for Bharat.



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IPL 2022: Big Players RCB should target from their previous squad in IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Top expensive players to watch in Tata IPL 2022: The fifteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has already begun to elate its fans and supporters with the mega auction just around the corner. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stamped on 12th and 13th February as the two days to conduct the Tata IPL 2022 Mega Auction in Bangalore.



Weeks ahead of the mega auction, the BCCI released a list of players who have enrolled to take part in the much-awaited IPL 2022 Mega Auction. As per the report, as many as 1,214 players have filled up the mega auction form.



Every IPL franchise will enter the mega auction with the sole intention to construct a formidable squad that can serve the franchise for at least three years. Moreover, several reports have claimed that the Tata IPL 2022 mega auction is going to be the last mega auction conducted by the BCCI.?So, the teams are going to give their all to form a strong squad.



For a quick recap, during the player retentions, as many as 33 players were retained by the 10 IPL franchises, which includes the six draft picks of the two new IPL teams. The rest of the other players, who aren?t retained by their previous teams, will head to the auction table, thereby causing a bidding war and getting a new franchise or perhaps storming again into their previous franchise.



Ahead of the mega auction, experts and cricket pundits have suggested their top players, who according to them will bag a massive amount in the mega auction and fans should watch their performance in the IPL 2022. This article is going to be some of the top expensive players to watch for in the Tata IPL 2022.



<h2 id="top-expensive-players-to-watch-in-tata-ipl-2022">Top expensive players to watch in Tata IPL 2022:</h2>



<h3 id="ishan-kishan">Ishan Kishan:</h3>



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Jharkhand young wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan made himself unavailable for the selection of three draft picks for the two new IPL teams. As per the reports, Ahmedabad, one of the two new IPL franchises, badly wanted to get Ishan Kishan on board, however, the southpaw declined the offer and chose to go at the auction table.



Ishan Kishan couldn't find a sure shot place for himself in Mumbai?s retention list as the franchise opted to go with Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard as their top four retentions.



However, Mumbai knows the abilities of Ishan Kishan who showed encouraging signs at the latter part of the IPL 2021. He formed a daunting opening pair with Rohit Sharma in IPL 2021?s last league matches and scored quickfire runs to improve his chances of getting a hefty contract.



Interestingly, Ishan Kishan is the one who can change the course of a match with his sheer power hitting. The southpaw mustered 84 (32) and 50 (25) runs in the last two matches which clearly shows his prowess to suppress the opposition.



I?m sure Ishan Kishan is going to bag a bulky contract in the coming mega auction and will put multiple IPL franchises into a bidding war.



<h3 id="shardul-thakur">Shardul Thakur:</h3>



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Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder, Shardul Thakur is also going to get a monstrous deal in the upcoming mega auction. CSK retained the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali and Ruturaj Gaikwad and unfortunately, Lord Shardul couldn?t make it to that list.



Nevertheless, the mega auction is only going to reward the all-rounder for his sensational form of late. Shardul Thakur has become a permanent figure in Indian cricket lately. He has not only cemented his place in the test format but also gotten a place in the limited-overs team.



Harsha Bhogle, the renowned commentator, once said, if you are an all-rounder who can bat deep down the order and can scalp a few wickets here and there then you are going to get a million-dollar bid in the IPL auction or perhaps you might go on to be the most expensive players of all time.



Shardul Thakur is a golden bird with all the promising features. Earlier, he only used to perform as the bowler, however, with his improved batting skills, he has posed himself as one of the toughest candidates to get a hefty IPL contract.



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<h3 id="harshal-patel">Harshal Patel:</h3>



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The fourteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was nothing short of a fairytale for pacer Harshal Patel. The speedster claimed wickets on almost all games and bagged the purple cap award for picking up 32 wickets. In fact, Harshal equalled the record of highest wickets taken in an IPL season.



Unfortunately, despite such a staggering performance, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) overlooked the seamer and retained just three cricketers in Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammad Siraj.



But nothing to worry about as things seems bright for Harshal Patel. His canny ability to deliver slower balls at the death is his major highlight and several franchises would bid for his death bowling abilities.



In fact, it won?t be wrong to say, Harshal Patel?s most wickets in the IPL 2021 came at the death overs by deceiving the batsman with his unchanged action slower deliveries.



We surely can?t foresee him getting the highest bid, however, he will be someone who can be brought in the price slab of INR 6-9 Crores in the mega auction and there will be a couple of franchises who will be actively taking part to bag his services.



<h3 id="mitchell-marsh">Mitchell Marsh:</h3>



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To end the list of top expensive players to watch for in the IPL 2022, Australian Mitchell Marsh occupies the fourth and final spot.?



Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been a standout performer for the Aussie national team in the recent past. Marsh played a crucial role in Australia?s maiden T20 World Cup triumph by scoring 215 runs with an average of 43 and striking close to 139.



Though Marsh?s previous outings in the IPL hasn?t been memorable, his recent T20I performances will serve as a bridge for the IPL teams to reform his image as a genuine T20 cricketer. The talismanic batter featured for Rising Pune Supergiants and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL but couldn?t leave a solid mark.



Marsh?s recent BBL season 11 performances will encourage the IPL franchises to bid for him. The all-rounder plundered 347 runs from 8 BBL 11 innings at an average of 57.83. Talking about his bowling abilities, Marsh is a handy operator of the ball and can provide crucial breakthroughs. He scalped five wickets in as many matches in the BBL 11.



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Tata IPL 2022: Top expensive players to watch in Tata IPL 2022

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In its attempts to reward the players for their brilliant performances, BCCI gives the Purple Cap award annually to the highest wicket-taker of every IPL season. It is one of the most prestigious trophies in the tournament and sits right at the top of individual accolades in IPL alongside the Orange cap award.&nbsp;



According to the latest stats, Purple cap winners get a prize money of 10 lakhs and a trophy for their achievement.&nbsp;



Let us first take a look at all the list of players who have won the Purple Cap winner till now.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Year</td><td>Orange Cap winner&nbsp;</td><td>Wickets taken</td></tr><tr><td>2008</td><td>Sohail Tanvir&nbsp;</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>2009</td><td>RP Singh</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>2010</td><td>Pragyan Ojha&nbsp;</td><td>21</td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td>Lasith Malinga&nbsp;</td><td>28</td></tr><tr><td>2012</td><td>Morne Morkel&nbsp;</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>2013</td><td>Dwayne Bravo&nbsp;</td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>2014</td><td>Mohit Sharma&nbsp;</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>Dwayne Bravo</td><td>26</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td><td>26</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Andrew Tye</td><td>24</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>Imran Tahir</td><td>26</td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Kagiso Rabada</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Harshal Patel&nbsp;</td><td>32</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



In IPL 2022, each team will play 14 matches and the number of matches has been increased considerably keeping the two new teams in mind. The bowlers will thus get an opportunity to pick up even more wickets and overall it is going to be an interesting season of IPL.&nbsp;



In this article, we shall be talking about 5 players who might win the Purple cap award in IPL 2022.&nbsp;



1. Harshal Patel - We must start the list with the winner of IPL 2021?s Purple cap winner himself, Harshal Patel. It shocked pretty much everyone when RCB did not retain Harshal Patel ahead of IPL 2022 despite having a spot remaining. The Indian pacer was simply sensational last season and he broke many records too.&nbsp;



He picked up 32 wickets in IPL 2021, which is the highest any bowler has ever accomplished in an IPL season, tied with Dwayne Bravo. Dwayne Bravo achieved the same feat in IPL 2013 with Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;



The only viable reason for Royal Challengers Bangalore not retaining Harshal Patel might be a financial one as the bowler might not have wanted to be their fourth retention. If that be true, we must admit that he made a wise decision as all the IPL teams will be more than ready to buy the in-form star given his performance last year?s performance.&nbsp;



However, Patel has not been that consistent over the years. In reality, 2021 was the only year wherein he got a chance to prove himself and before this, his best season was back in 2015 when he picked up 17 wickets.&nbsp;



Harshal Patel got his maiden call-up from Team India last year itself after he won the Purple cap and he did pretty well in his debut series. Patel undoubtedly has full potential to win the Purple Cap award this year as well.&nbsp;



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2. Kagiso Rabada - Next on the list is IPL 2020 purple cap winner Kagiso Rabada. He won the award in 2020 after picking up 30 wickets. Unlike Harshal Patel, however, he has been consistent in every IPL season he has played and thus he has a better shot at winning the Purple cap this season as compared to Harshal Patel.&nbsp;



He picked up 25 wickets in IPL 2019, 30 wickets in IPL 2020 and 15 wickets in IPL 2021. It was shocking as to why Delhi Capitals did not retain him but at the end of the day, every team can retain only 4 players each and DC made their choices accordingly.&nbsp;



It was earlier rumored that Kagiso Rabada will be drafted by one of the two new franchises (Lucknow and Ahmedabad) but they too decided later that they were better off without him.&nbsp;



Kagiso Rabada will thus head on to the Mega Auction and all the teams will be ready to bid high for him. Afterall he is one of the best bowlers in the World right now. Moreover, the thirst to prove Delhi Capitals and the two new franchises wrong will push Rabada to break his own records. Thus, he has high chances of winning the purple cap award this season.&nbsp;



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3. Trent Boult - Like Harshal Patel and Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult was also not retained by his team despite giving a tremendous performance in the last few seasons. Trent Boult made a brilliant duo with Jasprit Bumrah at Mumbai Indians and he was one of the prime reasons that led to Mumbai Indians winning the 2019 IPL trophy.&nbsp;



Although Mumbai Indians let go of him ahead of IPL 2022, he will not lack suitors in the Mega Auction as he is arguably the best bowler in the world right now across all formats.&nbsp;



Trent Boult picked up 25 wickets in IPL 2020 and 15 wickets in IPL 2021. Although he is yet to win a Purple cap award, 2022 can finally be his year and he can prove his worth with a new franchise.&nbsp;



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4. Rashid Khan - Rashid Khan is the only spinner on this list and the only one who deserves to be. Afterall he is the best spinner the world has seen in a long time and it would be unjust to not mention the Afghan mystery man.&nbsp;



Rashid Khan made his IPL debut in 2017 for Sunrisers Hyderabad and he had been with the franchise ever since, until this year. After IPL 2021, Sunrisers Hyderabad let go of Rashid Khan and the Ahmedabad franchise drafted him in for 15 crores.&nbsp;



He picked up 17 wickets in 2017, 21 wickets in 2018, 17 wickets in 2019, 20 wickets in 2020 and 18 wickets in 2021. He too has never won the Purple cap award before despite coming close on many occasions but now that he will have a fresh start with a new team, he has big chances of doing something big in IPL 2022.&nbsp;



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5. Jasprit Bumrah - There is no doubt that for the last 5 years, Jasprit Bumrah has consistently been one of the best bowlers in the world across all formats and when it comes to IPL, there are not many players as compatible as Bumrah.



He has picked up at least 17 wickets in all of the last five seasons and his personal best came in 2020 when he picked up 27 wickets. That year he lost the Purple cap to Kagiso Rabada by just 3 wickets. Unfortunately, Jasprit Bumrah is yet to get his hands on the prestigious purple cap award.&nbsp;



He has been elemental in Mumbai Indians? success in the past few years and in a complex season like this one and he can finally up his personal performance. We can thus expect a Purple cap deserving performance from Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2022.?



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TATA IPL 2022: 5 Players who can win the Purple Cap Award in IPL 2022

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<h2 class="has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background" id="1-ishan-kishan">1. Ishan Kishan</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>PLAYERS</td><td>COUNTRY</td><td>BASE PRICE</td><td>SOLD FOR</td></tr><tr><td>Ishan Kishan</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>15.25 Crores INR</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background" id="2-deepak-chahar">2. Deepak Chahar</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>PLAYERS</td><td>COUNTRY</td><td>BASE PRICE</td><td>SOLD FOR</td></tr><tr><td>Deepak Chahar</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>14 Crores INR</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background" id="3-shreyas-iyer">3. Shreyas Iyer</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>PLAYERS</td><td>COUNTRY</td><td>BASE PRICE</td><td>SOLD FOR</td></tr><tr><td>Shreyas Iyer</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>12.25</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background" id="4-harshal-patel">4. Harshal Patel</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>PLAYERS</td><td>COUNTRY</td><td>BASE PRICE</td><td>SOLD FOR</td></tr><tr><td>Harshal Patel</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>10.75</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background" id="5-wanindu-hasaranga-nicholas-pooran-shardul-thakur">5. Wanindu Hasaranga, Nicholas Pooran, Shardul Thakur</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>PLAYERS</td><td>COUNTRY</td><td>BASE PRICE</td><td>SOLD FOR</td></tr><tr><td>Wanindu Hasaranga</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1 crore</td><td>10.75</td></tr><tr><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>WI</td><td>1.5 crore</td><td>10.75</td></tr><tr><td>Shardul Thakur</td><td>India</td><td>2 crore</td><td>10.75</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

IPL 2022 Mega Auction Day 1: TOP 5 players with highest sold price

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RCB?s Harshal Patel exits team?s bio bubble to meet his family, following sister?s demise: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) premier pacer Harshal Patel has left his side?s bio-bubble in Pune due to his sister?s sudden passing away. As per the reports of Dainik Jagaran, Patel exited RCB?s controlled environment after getting to know of a family member?s demise yesterday.



Patel has been performing brilliantly for RCB in the past few matches. The experienced pacer scalped twin wickets against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Pune and helped his side clinch an easy win against misaligned MI.



"Unfortunately, Harshal had to leave the bio-bubble due to a death in his family. It was his sister. He did not take the team bus back to Mumbai from Pune," said an IPL source.



The sources further informed that Harshal will again join his side?s bio-bubble before RCB?s match against Chennai Super Kings on April 12.



"He will be rejoining the bubble before the next game against CSK on April 12."



Harshal Patel wasn?t retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the player auction 2022, however, the franchise gave it all to bag his services during the auction. Duo to aggressive bidding by RCB, Harshal Patel pocketed INR 10.75 crores at the mega auction.



The right arm death bowling specialist has already justified his price tag by providing RCB with steady death bowling. The pacer has been giving his team timely breakthroughs.



The pacer has uprooted six wickets in four Tata IPL 2022 games so far. Moreover, the speedster has maintained an impressive economy of 5.50.



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<h2>RCB defeated Mumbai Indians and climbed to third place in Points Table:</h2>



Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), last night, defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) to bring up their third win of the season. With the win, RCB climbs up to third place in the current Tata IPL 2022 points table.



Young Anuj Rawat played a sensational knock of 66 runs and aided RCB to win the game as quickly as possible. RCB chased down the total with nine balls to spare.



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RCB?s Harshal Patel exits team?s bio bubble to meet his family, following sister?s demise

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IPL 2025 Lucknow Super Giants: The stage is set for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to turn a new leaf in the 2025 IPL season. After a high-stakes mega auction held in Jeddah, the franchise has made bold moves, with none bolder than acquiring Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking INR 27 Crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Adding to the excitement, Pant has been named captain, marking a fresh beginning for the team.
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Pant expressed his gratitude and determination at the unveiling ceremony: "I will give my 200% and that's my commitment to you. Looking forward to a new beginning, with new energy, and just have a blast out there." His enthusiasm mirrors LSG's ambitions as they look to make a strong impact this season.
<h2>Strengths of LSG: A Solid Batting Core</h2>
LSG's biggest asset this year is their formidable batting lineup. With heavyweights like Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, and the young Ayush Badoni, the team has a blend of experience and raw talent. The middle order is particularly strong, promising stability and fireworks when needed. Former Indian cricketer and LSG mentor Zaheer Khan noted: "We have lots to achieve, and you personally [Pant] have a lot to give to this beautiful game of cricket."
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The inclusion of players like Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh adds depth and flexibility to the squad. The batting order is well-equipped to handle pressure situations, which could be pivotal in their quest for the playoffs.
<h2>Weaknesses of LSG: A Bowling Department Under Pressure</h2>
Despite their strong batting, LSG's bowling lineup lacks the same level of assurance. The pace attack, led by Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan, shows potential but lacks experience in crunching IPL moments.
With young bowlers like Mayank Yadav and Shamar Joseph yet to establish themselves, the bowling unit might struggle against seasoned batting lineups. The management will need to focus on building confidence and strategy for their bowlers.
<h2>Opportunities in LSG: Spotlight on Young Talent</h2>
The mega auction saw LSG invest heavily in young and promising players. This season provides a golden opportunity for these talents to showcase their skills on a big stage, potentially paving their way into international cricket. Players like Arshin Kulkarni and Digvesh Singh will look to learn from veterans and make the most of their chances.
Pant emphasized backing players and fostering confidence: "If you give confidence and trust to a player, he will do things which you can't even imagine for you and for the team." His leadership style could unlock new dimensions in LSG's performance.
<h2>Threats for LSG: Fragile Foundations in Key Areas</h2>
LSG’s Achilles heel lies in their overreliance on top-order stars. If players like Pant, Miller, or Pooran fail in a game, the middle and lower order might struggle to shoulder the responsibility. Additionally, inconsistent form from key players like Marsh and Markram adds an element of uncertainty. The team also carries the baggage of missing playoffs last season, which could play on their minds.
<h2>Rishabh Pant: A Leader with a Vision</h2>
Pant brings leadership experience, having captained Delhi Capitals, and a fresh perspective after recovering from personal challenges, including his near-fatal road accident. Zaheer Khan reflected on his journey: "To see you grow as a fine cricketer... inspiring a new style of play, is commendable." Under his leadership, LSG aims to play fearless and entertaining cricket.
Owner Sanjiv Goenka has ambitious goals for the franchise. Drawing inspiration from IPL giants like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, he stated: "Support us, and I assure you that LSG will not disappoint you. You fall down, stand up, run faster." With seasoned mentors like Zaheer Khan and head coach Justin Langer in the dugout, LSG is building a team culture focused on consistency and resilience.
As the season approaches, LSG fans have much to look forward to. The combination of experienced players, promising young talent, and a dynamic captain promises a thrilling campaign. With a fearless attitude and renewed focus, LSG is ready to take the IPL 2025 by storm.

Lucknow Super Giants start afresh for IPL 2025 under Rishabh Pant’s leadership. With a strong batting lineup and young talent, the team aims to overcome challenges and play fearless, exciting cricket.

Rishabh Pant leads LSG in IPL 2025. Backed by power-packed batting and emerging talents, they’re set for a thrilling season.

How Strong is LSG under Rishabh Pant? In-depth Analysis of LSG Squad With Rishabh Pant as Captain

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Cricketing action is back in India as the Suryakumar Yadav-led team prepares to fully engage in the forthcoming five-match T20 International Series versus England. This series starts from the 22nd of January onwards in Kolkata and post the conclusion of the T20I series, both teams will then lock horns in a three-match One-Day International Series which commences from the 6th of January and this series will be important for the Men in Blue as it will help them in preparing for the Champions Trophy. 
The Blue Army has also started practicing in the nets ahead of the white ball assignment versus England. Elite Pacer Mohammed Shami is also a part of the T20I squad and he will make his much-awaited return to the team after a span of 14 months. 
Watch the video of Shami's training <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/1881189914370293788?t=co7Kx9CQBUDsTOFHHNFbqg&amp;s=19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>
<h2>Shami's stormy performance in the nets after returning from his injury</h2>
All eyes were on fast bowler Mohammed Shami in the nets practice who bowled with his left knee heavily bandaged. First, he started warming up slowly under the supervision of bowling coach Morne Morkel. Initially running with small steps, Shami bowled for about an hour. After this, he did fielding practice to test his knee.
The 34-year-old slowly started to witness his fitness improve as he found his rhythm and bowled in a quick manner with a long run-up. He troubled young Indian batters like Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma in the nets and gave a tough challenge to the duo with a quick movement and bounce of the surface. 
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But, young Dhruv Jurel had some other plans as he explored the aggressive route by taking on Shami and made him go through a tough test. Despite the tough net bowling session versus the wicketkeeper-batsman, 34-year-old Shami continued to bowl in a quick manner for 45 minutes and did not seek any kind of aid from the strength &amp; conditioning coach or the physio of the Indian Team. 
After toiling hard in the nets, Shami practiced bowling a particular length with Morkel, where he targeted two stumps with accuracy. All of these signs are looking really positive for the Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer and he will surely be looking to play an important role in helping the Men in Blue win the T20i and the One-Day International series versus the Three Lions.
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Mohammed Shami in the practice session at Eden Gardens | Image: X (Tanuj Singh)

Mohammed Shami was seen toiling hard in the nets ahead of the England Series and these are really positive signs for Team India as they would want Shami to be at his best in the 2025 Champions Trophy

Mohammed Shami of Indis was seen sweating hard in the Net Practice Session ahead of the T20i series vs England

Watch - Mohammed Shami sweats hard in the nets ahead of England T20i series

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has touted Rishabh Pant as the best captain in IPL. He said that after 10-12 years, the keeper-batter will be on the same page with Rohit Sharma and Ms Dhoni as the most successful captains. 
This comes after Lucknow Super Giants appointed Rishabh Pant as captain of the team for the IPL 2025. The announcement was made official by the franchise on Monday (20th January) through a press conference at the franchise's headquarters in Kolkata. 
Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in the IPL auction, will now be leading the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. He was brought by the franchise for INR 27 crore, and expectations would be very high from him as the franchise eyes its first title. 
<h2>I have never seen a player with so much hunger and energy; he has a casual style of leadership - Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka hails Rishabh Pant</h2>
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka hailed Rishabh Pant, saying that he hasn't seen a player with more hunger than a keeper-batter. He said that there was a born leader in Pant before putting him on the same page with Rohit and Dhoni. Speaking to Star Sports, he said: 
I have never seen a player with so much hunger and energy; he has a casual style of leadership; it is almost like the boy next door.I see a born leader in Rishabh Pant. He will probably be the best captain IPL has ever seen. People now say Mahi &amp; Rohit are IPL’s most successful captains. Mark my words, after 10-12 years, it will be Mahi, Rohit and Pant." 
Rishabh Pant has been an incredible player in the IPL. The keeper-batter captained Delhi Capitals in the last few seasons and would be keen to take his new team to win. He would want to lead from the front and take a team to glory. 
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has touted Rishabh Pant as the best captain in IPL

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant declared as best IPL captain; MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma insulted? Check details

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India batter Virat Kohli is all set to return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade. As per the reports in ABP, it is learned that the batter is all set to play the third round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on 30th January, for his state team, Delhi. 
Virat Kohli was all set to play in the second round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Delhi but unfortunately, faced a neck sprain. He informed BCCI about the same as well and the batter won't be featuring in the match. This saw Batter facing a lot of criticism, skipping the game when others were playing. 
As per the reports, Virat Kohli felt neck spasms during the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter on 8th January took the injection for the game. It was learned he was all set to play in the second round but said that he is yet to recover from neck pain. 
<h2> Virat Kohli himself has told the Delhi District Cricket Association that he will be playing the last round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25</h2>
But the fresh set of reports has claimed that Virat Kohli himself has told the Delhi District Cricket Association that he will be playing the last round. This comes as a huge boost for the team as the premier batter will be key for the side in the next round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 
It personally will be important for Virat Kohli as well as he has been going through the lean patch of form. For the last few years, he has been struggling to get going and playing in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 will be crucial for him, especially with his career at stake. 
With the way, Virat Kohli has struggled to get going, various experts and fans have lashed out at the batter, saying that he should retire. However, it will be a great opportunity for him to regain his form and get into the rhythm ahead of the hectic Test season and white-ball games as well.
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Virat Kohli was all set to play in the second round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Delhi but unfortunately, faced a neck sprain

After criticism, Virat Kohli finally makes himself available for the Ranji Trophy

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The Indian Cricket Team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma looks fully prepared for the upcoming marquee event of this year, the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is set to be hosted by Pakistan from the 19th of February. But the Men in Blue will be playing their matches in the city of Dubai. If they manage to qualify for the final, then the the title-deciding clash will also be played in Dubai. 
The Rohit Sharma-led team will be kicking off their Champions Trophy campaign versus Bangladesh on the 20th of February while the highly-awaited Pakistan versus India match will be played on the 23rd of February. In such a situation, the fans are eager to know what kind of a pitch will the Dubai International Cricket Stadium prepare for the intense clash. 
<h2>The Dubai pitch is anticipated to be ready in a span of 10 days</h2>
Matthew Sandery the pitch curator of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has made a major revelation regarding the pitch for the Pakistan versus India Champions Trophy 2025 clash. In an interview with Sports tak, he gave a major update regarding how the pitch will be prepared and what kind of a game will be witnessed. 
It's worth noting that at present, International League T20 (ILT20) matches are currently being played in the stadium of Dubai. Following the conclusion of that tournament, the Champions Trophy 2025 matches will be played and there will be a gap of 10 days between the end of ILT20 and Champions Trophy 2025.
The curator believes that the pitch will be set up easily as the gap of 10 days will be more than enough to help his team set up a proper Cricketing pitch. His team is really skillful and Cricket matches keep taking place in Dubai for the entire year so they have more than enough experience to create a good surface.
<h2>The weather of Dubai and Pakistan is different</h2>
Regarding the highly intense India versus Pakistan Champions Trophy clash, Sandery said, " We don't take a look at which teams are playing versus each other. We give our best to prepare a good pitch. The conditions in Dubai are very different in comparison to Pakistan. The temperature there currently is 10 degrees Celsius while here it's 30 degrees Celsius. 
"The atmosphere of Dubai is very different. The shadow of the roof of the stadium falls on the pitch by the afternoon period. By 4:30 pm, the shadow falls on the entire surface. In such a situation, it's difficult to compare the surface of Dubai with any other place around the world. We will be giving our best prepare the best possible Cricketing surface for the Champions Trophy matches," Sandery added.
<h2>Chemicals are being used to avoid the dew coming into play</h2>
Sandery was asked whether there is any kind of pressure on him? To which he replied by saying, "Definitely, the job of a pitch curator is not easy and there's a lot of pressure to create good wickets. But we are ready. It doesn't matter how many days are left, we are ready for the challenge ahead of us".
He also made a major revelation that since dew plays an important role in determing the fate of white-ball contests, chemicals are being sprayed to limit it's effect and the results are very evident in the ongoing International League T20 tournament.
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Rohit Sharma of India and Babar Azam of Pakistan walk out for the India vs Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup 2024 | Image: Associated press

Matthew Sandery, the pitch curator of Dubai Cricket Stadium has made a major revelation regarding the pitch for the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy clash

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Pitch