New Delhi: The official names of two new IPL teams, Ahmedabad and Lucknow, have yet to be revealed, but the franchises have announced their three draft picks ahead of the 2022 IPL Mega Auction. The two new IPL teams have also disclosed the names of their respective captains and the amount of money paid to players to join the teams.
IPL team Ahmedabad has announced that they have signed all-rounder Hardik Pandya, spinner Rashid Khan and young Indian team Shubman Gill for IPL 2022. The Ahmedabad franchise has also confirmed Hardik Pandya as their team captain.
Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya, one of the most talented all-rounders in the world, took to Twitter to post a video and say he is super excited to start his new journey as captain of Ahmedabad in IPL 15.
“Hello, Ahmedabad. Super excited to start this new journey in the new IPL team of Ahmedabad. I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank the owners, the management for trusting me as the captain of this team”, Hardik said in the video.
Ahmedabad IPL team will pay Rs 15 crore each to Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan and Rs 8 crore to Shubman Gill to play for them in IPL 2022.
“It’s a new era for us and I’m excited for what lies ahead. What I can promise you is that this team will always fight and give their all. A big welcome also to Rashid and Shubman, two players who I know extremely well and who will bring a lot to our table. See you soon”, he added.
Speaking of Lucknow, the franchise bagged KL Rahul for Rs 17 crore, Marcus Stoinis for Rs 9.2 crore, and uncapped young Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi for Rs 4 crore.
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