After several weeks of speculation, the Lucknow Indian Premier League (IPL) side has finally announced their name ahead of their debut season in the tournament. The franchise which is owned by Sanjeev Goenka-led RPSG Group will be called the Lucknow Super Giants.

The RPSG Group bought the franchise after a successful bid of a whopping Rs 7090 Crore (INR 70.09 billion) last year. Lucknow Super Giants are one of the two new teams who will be making their IPL debut this year. The other team which is all set to make its debut in the competition this year is the Ahmedabad IPL side which is yet to confirm its official name.

Lucknow Super Giants have roped in India's limited-overs vice-captain KL Rahul as their skipper. The team has also picked Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi from the players draft ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction next month.

While Rahul was roped in for a sum of Rs 17 crore (INR 170 million), Stoinis was picked for Rs 9.2 crore (INR 92 million) and Bishnoi will be earning Rs 4 crore (INR 40 million) per season. Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to build their squad around the three players in the upcoming mega auction.

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Ahmedabad IPL franchise, on the other hand, has picked star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan and Indian batter Shubman Gill as their picks ahead of the mega auction. Hardik, who was part of the Mumbai Indians squad from the 2015 to 2021 season, will lead the Ahmedabad franchise in their debut season this year.

The IPL 2022 mega auction will be conducted in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

After several weeks of speculation, the Lucknow Indian Premier League (IPL) side has finally announced their name ahead of their debut season in the tournament. The franchise which is owned by Sanjeev Goenka-led RPSG Group will be called the Lucknow Super Giants.

After several weeks of speculation, the Lucknow Indian Premier League (IPL) side has finally announced their name ahead of their debut season in the tournament. The franchise which is owned by Sanjeev Goenka-led RPSG Group will be called the Lucknow Super Giants. The RPSG Group bought the franchise after a successful bid of a whopping Rs 7090 Crore (INR 70.09 billion) last year. Lucknow Super Giants are one of the two new teams who will be making their IPL debut this year. The other team which is all set to make its debut in the competition this year is the Ahmedabad IPL side which is yet to confirm its official name. Lucknow Super Giants have roped in India's limited-overs vice-captain KL Rahul as their skipper. The team has also picked Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi from the players draft ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction next month. While Rahul was roped in for a sum of Rs 17 crore (INR 170 million), Stoinis was picked for Rs 9.2 crore (INR 92 million) and Bishnoi will be earning Rs 4 crore (INR 40 million) per season. Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to build their squad around the three players in the upcoming mega auction. Also Read: Lucknow franchise rope in KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction Ahmedabad IPL franchise, on the other hand, has picked star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan and Indian batter Shubman Gill as their picks ahead of the mega auction. Hardik, who was part of the Mumbai Indians squad from the 2015 to 2021 season, will lead the Ahmedabad franchise in their debut season this year. The IPL 2022 mega auction will be conducted in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Lucknow Super Giants! RPSG Group-owned IPL franchise unveil their name ahead of debut season

The Lucknow franchise, which is all set to be one of the two debutants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, revealed their three draft picks ahead of the mega auction on Friday (January 21). The Lucknow IPL franchise has roped in India's limited-overs vice-captain KL Rahul along with Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi as their three draft picks heading into the auction.

Rahul was the first pick of the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 17 crore (INR 170 million), making him the joint-highest paid player in IPL history alongside Virat Kohli, who is part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad. Kohli had been retained by RCB for Rs 17 crore ahead of the IPL 2018 player auction.

While they have spent big on Rahul, who is also set to lead the team in their debut IPL season this year, the Lucknow franchise has roped in Stoinis for Rs 9.2 crore (INR 92 million) and Bishnoi for Rs 4 crore (INR 40 million). Both Rahul and Bishnoi were part of the Punjab Kings squad in IPL 2021 last year.

Explaining the reason behind Lucknow spending a big sum in securing the services of Rahul, former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who is going to be the mentor of the franchise, explained why the decision was a no-brainer. Gambhir said Rahul might be a work-in-progress as a captain but has been scoring runs consistently and also keeps wickets.

"He's a work in progress [as captain], he keeps, he opens the batting. He consistently has been a phenomenal run-scorer. And what's better than someone who gives you three things," said Gambhir speaking on Star Sports.

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He also shared his views on the other two picks of the Lucknow franchise - Stoinis and Bishnoi. Talking about the Aussie all-rounder, Gambhir pointed out he is a great finisher and a good bowler while also being a great fielder which made him a package for the side. He stated that Bishnoi brought a unique dimension to their spin attack and is a long-term investment for the franchise.

"Marcus is a great finisher, a good bowler and a phenomenal fielder. Ravi brings a unique dimension to the spin department and is an exceptional fielder. We want players to be here for 3-4-5-6-7-8 years," said Gambhir.

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While the Lucknow franchise went for Rahul, Stoinis and Bishnoi as their final three picks in the draft, the Ahmedabad IPL side has roped in star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan and Indian batter Shubman Gill as their three picks ahead of the mega auction.

The Lucknow franchise, which is all set to be one of the two debutants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, revealed their three draft picks ahead of the mega auction on Friday (January 21).

The Lucknow franchise, which is all set to be one of the two debutants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, revealed their three draft picks ahead of the mega auction on Friday (January 21). The Lucknow IPL franchise has roped in India's limited-overs vice-captain KL Rahul along with Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi as their three draft picks heading into the auction. Rahul was the first pick of the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 17 crore (INR 170 million), making him the joint-highest paid player in IPL history alongside Virat Kohli, who is part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad. Kohli had been retained by RCB for Rs 17 crore ahead of the IPL 2018 player auction. While they have spent big on Rahul, who is also set to lead the team in their debut IPL season this year, the Lucknow franchise has roped in Stoinis for Rs 9.2 crore (INR 92 million) and Bishnoi for Rs 4 crore (INR 40 million). Both Rahul and Bishnoi were part of the Punjab Kings squad in IPL 2021 last year. Explaining the reason behind Lucknow spending a big sum in securing the services of Rahul, former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who is going to be the mentor of the franchise, explained why the decision was a no-brainer. Gambhir said Rahul might be a work-in-progress as a captain but has been scoring runs consistently and also keeps wickets. "He's a work in progress [as captain], he keeps, he opens the batting. He consistently has been a phenomenal run-scorer. And what's better than someone who gives you three things," said Gambhir speaking on Star Sports. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer to David Warner: Full list of players with highest base price of Rs 2cr ahead of IPL mega auction He also shared his views on the other two picks of the Lucknow franchise - Stoinis and Bishnoi. Talking about the Aussie all-rounder, Gambhir pointed out he is a great finisher and a good bowler while also being a great fielder which made him a package for the side. He stated that Bishnoi brought a unique dimension to their spin attack and is a long-term investment for the franchise. "Marcus is a great finisher, a good bowler and a phenomenal fielder. Ravi brings a unique dimension to the spin department and is an exceptional fielder. We want players to be here for 3-4-5-6-7-8 years," said Gambhir. Also Read: Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill join Ahmedabad IPL team ahead of mega auction While the Lucknow franchise went for Rahul, Stoinis and Bishnoi as their final three picks in the draft, the Ahmedabad IPL side has roped in star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan and Indian batter Shubman Gill as their three picks ahead of the mega auction.

Gautam Gambhir explains why Lucknow IPL team made KL Rahul joint-highest paid player in IPL history

Ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, the Lucknow franchise has officially unveiled their three picks from the players draft. The Lucknow team has roped in India's limited-overs vice-captain KL Rahul, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young uncapped Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi ahead of the auction.

While Rahul has been roped in as the top pick of the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 17 crore (INR 170 million), Stoinis and Bishnoi will be earning Rs 9.2 crore (INR 92 million) and Rs 4 crore (INR 40 million) respectively. Both Rahul and Bishnoi were part of the Punjab Kings side in the IPL 2021.

Rahul is all set to be appointed the captain of the Lucknow IPL team and will be leading the side in their debut IPL campaign this year. Rahul has been one of the most consistent performers with the bat in the IPL over the years and has been among the top run-getters in the last few seasons.

With 626 runs from 13 matches for Punjab Kings last season, Rahul was the third-highest run-getter in the IPL 2021. He has so far been part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Punjab Kings teams in his IPL career.

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The stylish right-hander has played 94 IPL matches and has amassed 3273 runs at an average of over 47 and a strike rate of over 136. With the lack of quality pace-bowling all-rounders in the league, Stoinis is also a cleaver pick for the Lucknow team.

The Australian all-rounder has enjoyed a rich vein of form in T20 cricket over the last few years and can be a great asset for the team. He was part of the Delhi Capitals squad last season and has 914 runs, and 30 wickets to his name in 56 IPL matches so far.

Bishnoi is regarded as one of the most promising young spinners in the country at present and has been impressive in the IPL since making his debut in 2020. He has 24&nbsp;wickets to his name 23 IPL matches so far.

Ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, the Lucknow franchise has officially unveiled their three picks from the players draft. The Lucknow team has roped in India's limited-overs vice-captain KL Rahul, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young uncapped Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi ahead of the auction.

Ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, the Lucknow franchise has officially unveiled their three picks from the players draft. The Lucknow team has roped in India's limited-overs vice-captain KL Rahul, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young uncapped Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi ahead of the auction. While Rahul has been roped in as the top pick of the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 17 crore (INR 170 million), Stoinis and Bishnoi will be earning Rs 9.2 crore (INR 92 million) and Rs 4 crore (INR 40 million) respectively. Both Rahul and Bishnoi were part of the Punjab Kings side in the IPL 2021. Rahul is all set to be appointed the captain of the Lucknow IPL team and will be leading the side in their debut IPL campaign this year. Rahul has been one of the most consistent performers with the bat in the IPL over the years and has been among the top run-getters in the last few seasons. With 626 runs from 13 matches for Punjab Kings last season, Rahul was the third-highest run-getter in the IPL 2021. He has so far been part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Punjab Kings teams in his IPL career. Also Read: Rahul's impact as a batter diminishes when he captains, he should learn from Kohli: Sanjay Manjrekar The stylish right-hander has played 94 IPL matches and has amassed 3273 runs at an average of over 47 and a strike rate of over 136. With the lack of quality pace-bowling all-rounders in the league, Stoinis is also a cleaver pick for the Lucknow team. The Australian all-rounder has enjoyed a rich vein of form in T20 cricket over the last few years and can be a great asset for the team. He was part of the Delhi Capitals squad last season and has 914 runs, and 30 wickets to his name in 56 IPL matches so far. Bishnoi is regarded as one of the most promising young spinners in the country at present and has been impressive in the IPL since making his debut in 2020. He has 24 wickets to his name 23 IPL matches so far.

Lucknow franchise rope in KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction

Former India wicket keeper-batter Vijay Dahiya on Wednesday was appointed as the assistant coach of the new Lucknow franchise ahead of IPL 2022. 
 
Dahiya's appointment is the third major announcement after Andy Flower was appointed as the head coach and Gautam Gambhir roped in as the mentor by the Sanjiv Goenka-owned RPSG Group.

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The 48-year-old Dahiya, who featured in two Tests and 19 ODIs for India, currently serves as the head coach of the Uttar Pradesh team in men`s domestic cricket. 
 
"I am delighted and grateful for the opportunity given to me to work with the Lucknow IPL franchise," said Dahiya in a statement posted by the RPSG group on their Twitter account. 
 
Dahiya had previously served as the assistant coach of two-time IPL winning team Kolkata Knight Riders. He has also worked as the talent scout for Delhi Capitals, apart from coaching the Delhi Ranji team.

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The Kolkata-based group, who previously ran the Rising Pune Supergiant team in 2016 and 2017 IPLs, had bought the rights of Lucknow franchise for a whopping INR 7090 crore in October.

Former India wicket keeper-batter Vijay Dahiya on Wednesday was appointed as the assistant coach of the new Lucknow franchise ahead of IPL 2022. Dahiya's appointment is the third major announcement after Andy Flower was appointed as the head coach and Gautam Gambhir roped in as the mentor by the Sanjiv Goenka-owned RPSG Group.

Former India wicket keeper-batter Vijay Dahiya on Wednesday was appointed as the assistant coach of the new Lucknow franchise ahead of IPL 2022. Dahiya's appointment is the third major announcement after Andy Flower was appointed as the head coach and Gautam Gambhir roped in as the mentor by the Sanjiv Goenka-owned RPSG Group. ALSO READ: Gautam Gambhir appointed mentor of Lucknow IPL franchise: 'Fire to win still burns bright inside me' The 48-year-old Dahiya, who featured in two Tests and 19 ODIs for India, currently serves as the head coach of the Uttar Pradesh team in men`s domestic cricket. "I am delighted and grateful for the opportunity given to me to work with the Lucknow IPL franchise," said Dahiya in a statement posted by the RPSG group on their Twitter account. Dahiya had previously served as the assistant coach of two-time IPL winning team Kolkata Knight Riders. He has also worked as the talent scout for Delhi Capitals, apart from coaching the Delhi Ranji team. ALSO READ: KL Rahul next? Andy Flower leaves Punjab Kings to become head coach of Lucknow IPL franchise The Kolkata-based group, who previously ran the Rising Pune Supergiant team in 2016 and 2017 IPLs, had bought the rights of Lucknow franchise for a whopping INR 7090 crore in October.

Former India wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya named assistant coach of Lucknow IPL franchise

The Lucknow Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is making all the right moves ahead of the mega auction, feels former India cricketer and popular commentator Aakash Chopra. Lucknow franchise has managed to catch the attention of fans and experts alike with some major appointments ahead of the mega auction.&nbsp;

The franchise has roped in former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower as their head coach and former India opener Gautam Gambhir as the mentor ahead of their debut season in the league next year. While Flower has worked as a coach with several T20 franchises across the globe, Gambhir is a two-time IPL-winning captain with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Chopra has been left impressed by the Lucknow franchise's moves ahead of the IPL mega auction and took to Twitter to name three players they should target in the players' draft ahead of the auction. Both new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can pick a maximum of three players each ahead of the mega auction.

Chopra believes Lucknow franchise should pick former Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya or wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan ahead of the mega auction. All these players have been released by their respective franchises and are available in the draft.

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As per reports, the Lucknow franchise is already in talks with both Rahul and Rashid to join the team ahead of the mega auction. Rahul is likely to be appointed as the captain of the franchise and has been offered a mega contract by the RPSG Group, who are the owners of the Lucknow team.

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Rashid, who was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad, and has been one of the best bowlers in the IPL over the last few years, wanted to be retained by SRH as the first-choice player. However, he was released after failing to agree to a contract with his former side and is likely to head to Lucknow ahead of the mega auction.

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The Lucknow Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is making all the right moves ahead of the mega auction, feels former India cricketer and popular commentator Aakash Chopra.

The Lucknow Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is making all the right moves ahead of the mega auction, feels former India cricketer and popular commentator Aakash Chopra. Lucknow franchise has managed to catch the attention of fans and experts alike with some major appointments ahead of the mega auction. The franchise has roped in former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower as their head coach and former India opener Gautam Gambhir as the mentor ahead of their debut season in the league next year. While Flower has worked as a coach with several T20 franchises across the globe, Gambhir is a two-time IPL-winning captain with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Chopra has been left impressed by the Lucknow franchise's moves ahead of the IPL mega auction and took to Twitter to name three players they should target in the players' draft ahead of the auction. Both new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can pick a maximum of three players each ahead of the mega auction. Chopra believes Lucknow franchise should pick former Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya or wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan ahead of the mega auction. All these players have been released by their respective franchises and are available in the draft. Lucknow franchise is making all the right moves…Flower as a coach. Gambhir as a mentor. Now, waiting for the draft picks. These three will make their season— 1. Rahul 2. Rashid 3. Ishan/Hardik #IPL2022 — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 18, 2021 × As per reports, the Lucknow franchise is already in talks with both Rahul and Rashid to join the team ahead of the mega auction. Rahul is likely to be appointed as the captain of the franchise and has been offered a mega contract by the RPSG Group, who are the owners of the Lucknow team. Also Read: I like Virat Kohli's attitude but he fights a lot, says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly amid captaincy row Rashid, who was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad, and has been one of the best bowlers in the IPL over the last few years, wanted to be retained by SRH as the first-choice player. However, he was released after failing to agree to a contract with his former side and is likely to head to Lucknow ahead of the mega auction.

Lucknow making right moves: Aakash Chopra names 3 players franchise should pick before IPL mega auction

Lucknow franchise has roped in former India opener Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of the team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The franchise had on Friday (November 17) confirmed the appointment of former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower as their head coach. Lucknow is one of the two new IPL teams who are set to take part in the competition from the 2022 season.

The Lucknow franchise is owned by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG Group. The Indian business conglomerate bought the franchise for a whopping INR 70.9 billion (Rs 7090 crore). The franchise is yet to be named but has already made two big announcements after the appointment of Flower and Gambhir in their respective roles.

Gambhir took to Twitter to announce his association with the Lucknow franchise and said the desire to win still burns bright inside him. Gambhir led Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals during his playing days in the IPL and led KKR to two titles in 2012 and 2014 under his captaincy.

"Thanks a lot to Dr Goenka and the RPSG Group for presenting me this wonderful opportunity in their setup. The fire to win a contest still burns bright inside me, the desire to leave a winner's legacy still kicks me 24x7. I will not be contesting for a dressing room but for the spirit and soul of Uttar Pradesh," said the two-time IPL-winning captain.

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"Gautam has an impeccable career record, I respect his cricketing mind and look forward to working with him," said Sanjiv Goenka as he welcomed the former Indian cricketer to the Lucknow team.

Gambhir was part of the IPL from the inaugural edition in 2008 to the 2018 season He was roped in by KKR in IPL 2011 and was named captain of the side. He led them to two titles before being released ahead of the 2018 season. Gambhir led Delhi Capitals in 2018 but was sacked midway to be replaced by Shreyas Iyer as the captain of the side.

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The former India opener was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning sides and played 58 Tests, 147 ODIs and 37 T20Is in his international career.

The Lucknow IPL team is reportedly set to rope in former Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul and Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan ahead of the IPL mega auction. Rahul is likely to captain the side while Flower and Gambhir will be part of the coaching setup.

 
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Lucknow franchise has roped in former India opener Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of the team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The franchise had on Friday (November 17) confirmed the appointment of former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower as their head coach.

Lucknow franchise has roped in former India opener Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of the team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The franchise had on Friday (November 17) confirmed the appointment of former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower as their head coach. Lucknow is one of the two new IPL teams who are set to take part in the competition from the 2022 season. The Lucknow franchise is owned by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG Group. The Indian business conglomerate bought the franchise for a whopping INR 70.9 billion (Rs 7090 crore). The franchise is yet to be named but has already made two big announcements after the appointment of Flower and Gambhir in their respective roles. Gambhir took to Twitter to announce his association with the Lucknow franchise and said the desire to win still burns bright inside him. Gambhir led Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals during his playing days in the IPL and led KKR to two titles in 2012 and 2014 under his captaincy. "Thanks a lot to Dr Goenka and the RPSG Group for presenting me this wonderful opportunity in their setup. The fire to win a contest still burns bright inside me, the desire to leave a winner's legacy still kicks me 24x7. I will not be contesting for a dressing room but for the spirit and soul of Uttar Pradesh," said the two-time IPL-winning captain. It’s a privilege to be in the contest again. Thanks Dr.Goenka for incl me in #LucknowIPLTeam as its mentor.The fire to win still burns bright inside me, the desire to leave a winner’s legacy still kicks me. I won’t be contesting for a dressing room but for the spirit & soul of UP — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 18, 2021 × "Gautam has an impeccable career record, I respect his cricketing mind and look forward to working with him," said Sanjiv Goenka as he welcomed the former Indian cricketer to the Lucknow team. Gambhir was part of the IPL from the inaugural edition in 2008 to the 2018 season He was roped in by KKR in IPL 2011 and was named captain of the side. He led them to two titles before being released ahead of the 2018 season. Gambhir led Delhi Capitals in 2018 but was sacked midway to be replaced by Shreyas Iyer as the captain of the side. Also Read: KL Rahul next? Andy Flower leaves Punjab Kings to become head coach of Lucknow IPL franchise The former India opener was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning sides and played 58 Tests, 147 ODIs and 37 T20Is in his international career. The Lucknow IPL team is reportedly set to rope in former Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul and Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan ahead of the IPL mega auction. Rahul is likely to captain the side while Flower and Gambhir will be part of the coaching setup.

Gautam Gambhir appointed mentor of Lucknow IPL franchise: 'Fire to win still burns bright inside me'

In the first major announcement by an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise ahead of the mega auction for the 2022 season, the RPSG Group has confirmed the appointment of former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower as the new head coach of the Lucknow IPL team. RPSG Group owns the Lucknow franchise which is one of the two new teams to debut in the IPL from the 2022 season.

Flower has left his post as the assistant coach of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) franchise to join the Lucknow IPL team ahead of the new season. The former Zimbabwe wicket-keeper is an experienced coach and has worked with a number of teams including the England national side.&nbsp;

Flower worked as an assistant coach for Punjab Kings for two seasons under their current head coach Anil Kumble and is now set to be at the helm of affairs himself at the Lucknow franchise. Welcoming the former Zimbabwe cricketer, Lucknow IPL team's owner Sanjeev Goenka lauded him for his contributions to world cricket.

"As a player and a coach Andy has left an indelible mark in the history of cricket. We respect his professionalism and hope he will work with our vision and add value to our team," said Goenka.

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As per several reports, the Lucknow IPL team is in talks with KL Rahul to rope him in ahead of the mega auction. Rahul is likely to be appointed as the captain of the side after leaving Punjab Kings ahead of the new season. Rahul has reportedly been offered a huge contract to join the Lucknow team.

While the existing eight IPL teams have already revealed the list of retained players, the two news teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can pick at least three players each ahead of the mega auction. A number of top players are reportedly in talks with the two new teams to join them ahead of the mega auction.

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In the first major announcement by an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise ahead of the mega auction for the 2022 season, the RPSG Group has confirmed the appointment of former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower as the new head coach of the Lucknow IPL team.

In the first major announcement by an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise ahead of the mega auction for the 2022 season, the RPSG Group has confirmed the appointment of former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower as the new head coach of the Lucknow IPL team. RPSG Group owns the Lucknow franchise which is one of the two new teams to debut in the IPL from the 2022 season. Flower has left his post as the assistant coach of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) franchise to join the Lucknow IPL team ahead of the new season. The former Zimbabwe wicket-keeper is an experienced coach and has worked with a number of teams including the England national side. Flower worked as an assistant coach for Punjab Kings for two seasons under their current head coach Anil Kumble and is now set to be at the helm of affairs himself at the Lucknow franchise. Welcoming the former Zimbabwe cricketer, Lucknow IPL team's owner Sanjeev Goenka lauded him for his contributions to world cricket. "As a player and a coach Andy has left an indelible mark in the history of cricket. We respect his professionalism and hope he will work with our vision and add value to our team," said Goenka. Former Zimbabwe captain and wicketkeeper Andy Flower will coach IPL's Lucknow franchise. Dr Sanjiv Goenka, Owner, Lucknow IPL team welcomed Andy to the RPSG family.#IndianPremierLeague #LucknowIPL #LucknowIPLTeam #Cricket #AndyFlower @IPL pic.twitter.com/RwTeony9ym — RP Sanjiv Goenka Group (@rpsggroup) December 17, 2021 × Also Read: From Rahul to Iyer: 5 potential captaincy candidates for new IPL teams Lucknow and Ahmedabad As per several reports, the Lucknow IPL team is in talks with KL Rahul to rope him in ahead of the mega auction. Rahul is likely to be appointed as the captain of the side after leaving Punjab Kings ahead of the new season. Rahul has reportedly been offered a huge contract to join the Lucknow team. While the existing eight IPL teams have already revealed the list of retained players, the two news teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can pick at least three players each ahead of the mega auction. A number of top players are reportedly in talks with the two new teams to join them ahead of the mega auction.

KL Rahul next? Andy Flower leaves Punjab Kings to become head coach of Lucknow IPL franchise

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to become a ten-team tournament from the 2022 season with the inclusion of two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad. While the existing eight IPL teams have already revealed the list of retained players ahead of the mega auction which is set to take place before the start of the new season, Lucknow and Ahmedabad have been given the right to pick three players each from the pool of non-retained players.

While both Lucknow and Ahmedabad IPL franchises will be looking to pick quality players from the pool of the non-retained ones ahead of the mega auction, they would also be looking to secure the signing of their respective captains. Both Ahmedabad and Lucknow franchises will be on the lookout for captaincy candidates who can be picked before the mega auction to build the team around them.

A number of top Indian and overseas players have been let go of by their respective franchises who can become the future leaders of the two new IPL teams. The likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer among others will be on the radar of not just the two new teams but several others, who will be looking to get a new captain ahead of the new season.

Here is a look at 5 potential captaincy candidates for two new IPL teams:

KL Rahul&nbsp;

KL Rahul is one of the favourites to take over as the captain of the Lucknow IPL team and is reportedly in negotiations with the franchise after leaving Punjab Kings. Rahul has been reportedly offered a staggering deal of Rs 20 crore (INR 200 million) per year to join the Lucknow team ahead of the new season.

One of the best Indian batters in the IPL over the last few years, Rahul led Punjab for two seasons in 2020 and 2021. While he was consistent with the bat on the personal front, Rahul failed to inspire his side to playoffs in both seasons. Nonetheless, he has been one of the best batters in the league for the last few years and is a great captaincy prospect for both the new teams.

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Shreyas Iyer

Another Indian star, who has the experience of captaining an IPL team, Shreyas Iyer will also be on the radar of the two new teams for the captaincy role. Iyer left Delhi Capitals in search of a leadership role after leading the franchise for two and a half seasons. Iyer helped DC make it to their first final in 2020 and was exceptional as a leader.&nbsp;

His stature in the IPL has grown over the years and it won't be a surprise if an IPL team ropes him in as their new skipper. Iyer has plenty of experience behind his back having played 87 matches in IPL. He has 2375 runs to his name at an average of over 31.

David Warner&nbsp;

One of the best overseas batters in the league over the years, David Warner was released by his former team Sunrisers Hyderabad after a fallout during IPL 2021. Warner was sacked from captaincy midway through the IPL 2021 before being dropped from the playing XI by SRH. He remains the only captain to have led SRH to an IPL title in 2016 and will be a strong captaincy contender for both the new teams as well as some other franchises.

While he has a plethora of experience as a captain, Warner has been a consistent performer as a batter in the IPL. He has the highest runs among the overseas batters in the history of the league and fifth overall with 5449 runs in 150 games at a stunning average of over 41.

Steve Smith&nbsp;

Steve Smith has not had great campaigns in the IPL in the last few years but he remains an experienced leader who is capable of taking over the captaincy role for a top IPL side considering his experience and pedigree. Smith has led Rising Pune Supergiant and Rajasthan Royals in the past.&nbsp;

He had led Rising Pune Supergiant to their maiden final in the 2017 season where they lost against Mumbai Indians just by 1 run. Smith has been part of the IPL since 2012 and the former Australia skipper can be a great leader for any team. He has 2485 runs to his name in 103 IPL matches at an average of over 34.

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Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes managed to play just one game for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021 as he injured his finger in the opening game of the season before flying back home. One of the best all-rounders in the world at present, Stokes has been released by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the mega auction and can trigger a bidding war at the auction table.

He is also an ideal candidate for captaincy with the kind of experience he possesses. Stokes is a crucial player for England across formats and has been amazing as an all-rounder. He has 920 runs and 28 wickets to his name in 43 IPL matches.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to become a ten-team tournament from the 2022 season with the inclusion of two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad. While the existing eight IPL teams have already revealed the list of retained players ahead of the mega auction which is set to take place before the start of the new season, Lucknow and Ahmedabad have been given the right to pick three players each from the pool of non-retained players.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to become a ten-team tournament from the 2022 season with the inclusion of two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad. While the existing eight IPL teams have already revealed the list of retained players ahead of the mega auction which is set to take place before the start of the new season, Lucknow and Ahmedabad have been given the right to pick three players each from the pool of non-retained players. While both Lucknow and Ahmedabad IPL franchises will be looking to pick quality players from the pool of the non-retained ones ahead of the mega auction, they would also be looking to secure the signing of their respective captains. Both Ahmedabad and Lucknow franchises will be on the lookout for captaincy candidates who can be picked before the mega auction to build the team around them. A number of top Indian and overseas players have been let go of by their respective franchises who can become the future leaders of the two new IPL teams. The likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer among others will be on the radar of not just the two new teams but several others, who will be looking to get a new captain ahead of the new season. Here is a look at 5 potential captaincy candidates for two new IPL teams: KL Rahul KL Rahul is one of the favourites to take over as the captain of the Lucknow IPL team and is reportedly in negotiations with the franchise after leaving Punjab Kings. Rahul has been reportedly offered a staggering deal of Rs 20 crore (INR 200 million) per year to join the Lucknow team ahead of the new season. One of the best Indian batters in the IPL over the last few years, Rahul led Punjab for two seasons in 2020 and 2021. While he was consistent with the bat on the personal front, Rahul failed to inspire his side to playoffs in both seasons. Nonetheless, he has been one of the best batters in the league for the last few years and is a great captaincy prospect for both the new teams. Also Read: Rashid Khan to Ben Stokes: Top 5 overseas players released by their teams ahead of IPL mega auction Shreyas Iyer Another Indian star, who has the experience of captaining an IPL team, Shreyas Iyer will also be on the radar of the two new teams for the captaincy role. Iyer left Delhi Capitals in search of a leadership role after leading the franchise for two and a half seasons. Iyer helped DC make it to their first final in 2020 and was exceptional as a leader. His stature in the IPL has grown over the years and it won't be a surprise if an IPL team ropes him in as their new skipper. Iyer has plenty of experience behind his back having played 87 matches in IPL. He has 2375 runs to his name at an average of over 31. David Warner One of the best overseas batters in the league over the years, David Warner was released by his former team Sunrisers Hyderabad after a fallout during IPL 2021. Warner was sacked from captaincy midway through the IPL 2021 before being dropped from the playing XI by SRH. He remains the only captain to have led SRH to an IPL title in 2016 and will be a strong captaincy contender for both the new teams as well as some other franchises. While he has a plethora of experience as a captain, Warner has been a consistent performer as a batter in the IPL. He has the highest runs among the overseas batters in the history of the league and fifth overall with 5449 runs in 150 games at a stunning average of over 41. Steve Smith Steve Smith has not had great campaigns in the IPL in the last few years but he remains an experienced leader who is capable of taking over the captaincy role for a top IPL side considering his experience and pedigree. Smith has led Rising Pune Supergiant and Rajasthan Royals in the past. He had led Rising Pune Supergiant to their maiden final in the 2017 season where they lost against Mumbai Indians just by 1 run. Smith has been part of the IPL since 2012 and the former Australia skipper can be a great leader for any team. He has 2485 runs to his name in 103 IPL matches at an average of over 34. Also Read: From Rs 20 lakh to 8 crore! Youngsters who earned massive salary hikes ahead of IPL mega auction Ben Stokes Ben Stokes managed to play just one game for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021 as he injured his finger in the opening game of the season before flying back home. One of the best all-rounders in the world at present, Stokes has been released by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the mega auction and can trigger a bidding war at the auction table. He is also an ideal candidate for captaincy with the kind of experience he possesses. Stokes is a crucial player for England across formats and has been amazing as an all-rounder. He has 920 runs and 28 wickets to his name in 43 IPL matches.

From KL Rahul to Shreyas Iyer: 5 potential captaincy candidates for new IPL teams Lucknow and Ahmedabad

Australian star batter David Warner has hinted at entering the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction ahead of the 2022 season after being released by Surisers Hyderabad (SRH). Warner had a fall out with SRH during IPL 2021 which culminated in his exit from the franchise as they decided to retain skipper Kane Williamson, and uncapped players Abdul Samad and Umran Malik.

Warner has been one of the best overseas batters in the IPL over the years and has notched up runs consistently one season after another. He is currently the top run-getter among overseas batters and the 5th highest run-getter overall in the history of IPL with 5449 runs from 150 matches at a stunning average of over 41.

The Aussie batter is also coming off a brilliant campaign for Australia in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2021 where he had notched up 289 runs in seven matches to bag the Player of the Tournament award. Considering his experience and recent form, Warner was expected to be picked by one of the two new IPL teams - Ahmedabad and Lucknow - who are both allowed to pick a maximum of three players from the pool of non-retained players ahead of the mega auction.

The two new teams can retain a maximum of two Indians and one overseas player. However, Warner has hinted that he will not be joining any of the two new teams and is likely to head into the mega auction. Replying to a fan on Instagram, he hinted at entering the upcoming auction.&nbsp;

Check out David Warner's reply:

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Warner was sacked from captaincy by SRH midway through the IPL 2021 season after a poor start by the team in the first leg of the tournament. He was later dropped completely from the playing XI after the first game of the second leg of the season in the UAE and managed to make only eight appearances for the team.

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It was one of the worst seasons in the history of IPL for Warner, who remains the only captain to have led SRH to an IPL title. He is likely to trigger a bidding war at the auction table if Warner enters the mega auction as a number of teams will be on the lookout for a captaincy candidate.

Australian star batter David Warner has hinted at entering the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction ahead of the 2022 season after being released by Surisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Australian star batter David Warner has hinted at entering the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction ahead of the 2022 season after being released by Surisers Hyderabad (SRH). Warner had a fall out with SRH during IPL 2021 which culminated in his exit from the franchise as they decided to retain skipper Kane Williamson, and uncapped players Abdul Samad and Umran Malik. Warner has been one of the best overseas batters in the IPL over the years and has notched up runs consistently one season after another. He is currently the top run-getter among overseas batters and the 5th highest run-getter overall in the history of IPL with 5449 runs from 150 matches at a stunning average of over 41. The Aussie batter is also coming off a brilliant campaign for Australia in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2021 where he had notched up 289 runs in seven matches to bag the Player of the Tournament award. Considering his experience and recent form, Warner was expected to be picked by one of the two new IPL teams - Ahmedabad and Lucknow - who are both allowed to pick a maximum of three players from the pool of non-retained players ahead of the mega auction. The two new teams can retain a maximum of two Indians and one overseas player. However, Warner has hinted that he will not be joining any of the two new teams and is likely to head into the mega auction. Replying to a fan on Instagram, he hinted at entering the upcoming auction. Check out David Warner's reply: Warner was sacked from captaincy by SRH midway through the IPL 2021 season after a poor start by the team in the first leg of the tournament. He was later dropped completely from the playing XI after the first game of the second leg of the season in the UAE and managed to make only eight appearances for the team. Also Read: From Rs 20 lakh to 8 crore! Indian youngsters who earned massive salary hikes ahead of IPL mega auction It was one of the worst seasons in the history of IPL for Warner, who remains the only captain to have led SRH to an IPL title. He is likely to trigger a bidding war at the auction table if Warner enters the mega auction as a number of teams will be on the lookout for a captaincy candidate.

'Auction I guess': David Warner unlikely to be picked by two new IPL teams, hints at entering mega auction

KL Rahul has is likely to part ways with Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction as he has already told the franchise about his desire to leave after leading the team for two seasons. Rahul is one of the top Indian players who will be released by their respective franchise and are set to trigger a bidding war at the mega auction.

While the existing eight teams have been allowed a maximum of four retentions each, the two new teams - Ahmedabad and Lucknow can pick three players each from the pool of non-retained players. Rahul is reportedly in negotiations with the Lucknow franchise and is unlikely to go into the auction pool.

As per a report, the Lucknow franchise has offered a staggering amount of salary to Team India's T20 vice-captain. Rahul has been offered more than a whopping Rs 20 crore (INR 200 million) by the Lucknow franchise, as per Insidesport.in. If true, Rahul will become the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Virat Kohli, who stepped down as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore after the conclusion of the IPL 2021, has had the highest salary so far in the history of IPL. He was on a salary of Rs 17 crore from the 2018 to 2021 season with RCB. Rahul, who used to earn Rs 11 crore at Punjab Kings, has reportedly been offered a hike of a staggering Rs 9 crore.

If Rahul decides to stay at PBKS, he is free to negotiate a higher salary than the defined slab of Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million) for the first-choice retained player as the BCCI has stated in the rules that the franchise can give the retained players a higher salary and forfeit the same amount from their total purse.

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However, Rahul looks unlikely to stay at Punjab Kings after failing to inspire the side to their maiden title in his two seasons as captain. While the team didn't taste much success, Rahul had brilliant campaigns on the individual front. He scored 626 runs in 13 matches last season and was the third-highest run-getter in IPL 2021.

Rahul has so far played 94 matches in IPL and has 3273 runs to his name at an average of over 41. He is likely to lead the Lucknow franchise if he decides to join the team ahead of IPL 2022.

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KL Rahul has is likely to part ways with Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction as he has already told the franchise about his desire to leave after leading the team for two seasons.

KL Rahul has is likely to part ways with Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction as he has already told the franchise about his desire to leave after leading the team for two seasons. Rahul is one of the top Indian players who will be released by their respective franchise and are set to trigger a bidding war at the mega auction. While the existing eight teams have been allowed a maximum of four retentions each, the two new teams - Ahmedabad and Lucknow can pick three players each from the pool of non-retained players. Rahul is reportedly in negotiations with the Lucknow franchise and is unlikely to go into the auction pool. As per a report, the Lucknow franchise has offered a staggering amount of salary to Team India's T20 vice-captain. Rahul has been offered more than a whopping Rs 20 crore (INR 200 million) by the Lucknow franchise, as per Insidesport.in. If true, Rahul will become the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli, who stepped down as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore after the conclusion of the IPL 2021, has had the highest salary so far in the history of IPL. He was on a salary of Rs 17 crore from the 2018 to 2021 season with RCB. Rahul, who used to earn Rs 11 crore at Punjab Kings, has reportedly been offered a hike of a staggering Rs 9 crore. If Rahul decides to stay at PBKS, he is free to negotiate a higher salary than the defined slab of Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million) for the first-choice retained player as the BCCI has stated in the rules that the franchise can give the retained players a higher salary and forfeit the same amount from their total purse. Also Read: From KL Rahul to Hardik Pandya: Top 5 Indian players who might not be retained by their IPL franchises However, Rahul looks unlikely to stay at Punjab Kings after failing to inspire the side to their maiden title in his two seasons as captain. While the team didn't taste much success, Rahul had brilliant campaigns on the individual front. He scored 626 runs in 13 matches last season and was the third-highest run-getter in IPL 2021. Rahul has so far played 94 matches in IPL and has 3273 runs to his name at an average of over 41. He is likely to lead the Lucknow franchise if he decides to join the team ahead of IPL 2022.

Most expensive player in IPL? KL Rahul offered staggering amount by Lucknow franchise - Report

Indian Premier League (IPL)'s newly-inducted Lucknow franchise has approached former India head coach Gary Kirsten to be their head coach ahead of the start of the new season in 2022. Kirsten had led India to an ODI World Cup triumph in 2011 and has vast experience in coaching having mentored a number of top teams around the world.

Kirsten had coached Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL in the past but failed to inspire them to a title triumph. After two unsuccessful stints in the league, Kirsten might be motivated to embark on a new challenge with the Lucknow franchise which has been bought by the RPSG Group.

As per a report in Cricbuzz, the Lucknow franchise has not only approached Kirsten but also former India pacer Ashish Nehra. While Kirsten has been offered the post of head coach, Nehra has been approached for the role of a consultant. The final decision, however, is yet to be taken.

Lucknow and Ahmedabad will be the two new franchises set to make their debut in the league from next season as IPL becomes a ten-team tournament. RPSG Group made a staggering bid of&nbsp;INR 70.09 billion (Rs 7090 crore) to purchase the Lucknow franchise.

The two teams will get a fair shot at building their respective squads from scratch as the BCCI is all set to conduct a mega player auction ahead of the new season. The existing eight teams have been allowed a maximum of only four retentions and there will be no Right to Match (RTM) cards this time around.

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The two new teams will also get a chance to pick a total of three players outside the auction once the existing eight teams have confirmed their retention list ahead of the auction. The new teams can pick a maximum of only two Indian players in their allotted three picks which can be made outside the auction.

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Indian Premier League (IPL)'s newly-inducted Lucknow franchise has approached former India head coach Gary Kirsten to be their head coach ahead of the start of the new season in 2022.

Indian Premier League (IPL)'s newly-inducted Lucknow franchise has approached former India head coach Gary Kirsten to be their head coach ahead of the start of the new season in 2022. Kirsten had led India to an ODI World Cup triumph in 2011 and has vast experience in coaching having mentored a number of top teams around the world. Kirsten had coached Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL in the past but failed to inspire them to a title triumph. After two unsuccessful stints in the league, Kirsten might be motivated to embark on a new challenge with the Lucknow franchise which has been bought by the RPSG Group. As per a report in Cricbuzz, the Lucknow franchise has not only approached Kirsten but also former India pacer Ashish Nehra. While Kirsten has been offered the post of head coach, Nehra has been approached for the role of a consultant. The final decision, however, is yet to be taken. Lucknow and Ahmedabad will be the two new franchises set to make their debut in the league from next season as IPL becomes a ten-team tournament. RPSG Group made a staggering bid of INR 70.09 billion (Rs 7090 crore) to purchase the Lucknow franchise. The two teams will get a fair shot at building their respective squads from scratch as the BCCI is all set to conduct a mega player auction ahead of the new season. The existing eight teams have been allowed a maximum of only four retentions and there will be no Right to Match (RTM) cards this time around. Also Read: Three teams that flopped in T20 World Cup 2021 - Virat Kohli & Co. headline list The two new teams will also get a chance to pick a total of three players outside the auction once the existing eight teams have confirmed their retention list ahead of the auction. The new teams can pick a maximum of only two Indian players in their allotted three picks which can be made outside the auction.

Gary Kirsten, Ashish Nehra approached by Lucknow IPL franchise for coaching roles ahead of new season

The 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be a 10-team affair and the two new inducted teams, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, are likely to target T20 stars -- David Warner, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya and Surya Kumar Yadav, among others to make a solid team and loyal fan base. 
 
The Lucknow IPL team was bought by RPSG Group for Rs. 7,090 crore, while CVC Capital Partners paid Rs 5,625 cr for the Ahmedabad team. 
 
Though it's not official yet, the eight existing IPL teams are likely to retain a maximum of four players and the two new franchises will be able to acquire three players from the rest of the player pool via drafts before the 2022 auction. Also, unlike the previous big auction ahead of the 2018 season, there could be no right-to-match cards (RTM) at the auction. 
 
As per ESPNCricinfo, these were among the rules discussed informally this week between the IPL organisers and the franchises. 
 
As far as the three players going to the two new franchises, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, is concerned, the IPL is mulling over a combination of two Indian players and one overseas. However, it is still not clear whether these players will need to be picked strictly from the group of players not retained by the existing franchises, or can be from the larger auction pool -- which will have new additions -- ahead of the 2022 auction.

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If the two new franchises are allowed to pick only from the group of players not retained by the other eight, then a player-draft system is likely to be put in place. 
 
Notably, which cricketers plays for whom could make or break the franchises` fan base as well as the team combination. And there is a strong possibility of some big names such as David Warner, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Surya Kumar Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar being up for grabs via drafts this time. 
 
Lucknow: 
 
David Warner: RPSG Group, who now owns Lucknow, had bought the Pune franchise for two years in 2016. In those two years, they had appointed experienced captains in MS Dhoni and Steve Smith for one year each. 
 
An attacking opener as well as an experienced captain like Warner could be a perfect choice for the owners to lead Lucknow. And, considering the short boundaries and flat pitch of the Ekana Stadium, the Australian could be a sure-shot match-winner for the franchise. 
 
Surya Kumar Yadav: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Kieron Pollard will be the three automatic picks for retention for Mumbai Indians. There could be a discussion between Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan for the fourth slot. With Kishan being the wicketkeeper-batsman and age also on his side, Surya Kumar could be left out of the Mumbai team. 
 
If Surya becomes a free agent, Lucknow owners can convince him to be a part of the franchise. Though he plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket, the batsman`s father belongs to Varanasi, UP. Lucknow can also make him the captain, considering his cool and composed nature as well as his ability to bat at different positions.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar &amp; Suresh Raina: Though Raina and Bhuvi are not in their prime in terms of performance, they are still bankable players, especially in Indian conditions and the IPL. Raina has been an IPL legend and all his success has come at the Chennai Super Kings. But, the MS Dhoni-led team is unlikely to retain him this time. On the other hand, SRH is also likely to part ways with Bhuvneshwar considering a dip in his bowling form. 
 
In that case, both Raina and Bhuvi, who belong to UP, can also be seen playing from the home state franchise. Apart from their on-field performance, both can be an asset for the franchise in terms of their fan base, and marketing as locals will have a deep connection with state boys. 
 
Ahmedabad: 
 
Hardik Pandya: Given his lacklustre performance and fitness concern, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to be sent back into the IPL auction pool by Mumbai Indians. In that case, Ahmedabad owners can latch onto the opportunity and bring Pandya in their team.

Hardik, a Gujarat boy, will bring all the flamboyance, his all-rounder ability and a lot of eye-balls for the franchise as well. 
 
Shreyas Iyer: The Gujarat-based franchise will need a captain to lead and they may approach and target Shreyas Iyer for that role. Iyer is unlikely to be a part of the Delhi Capitals set-up in IPL 2022 and a young talented India batter and captain will be a perfect billing for Ahmedabad. Notably, Iyer led Delhi to the play-offs twice, including its maiden final appearance during the 2020 season.

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KL Rahul: Rahul was sensational for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021, finishing as its highest run-scorer. Despite his dominating performance with the bat, he has failed to lead the side to playoffs since taking the captaincy role. As of now, there is no clarity if he would be retained by the side. If Rahul is not retained by Punjab then Ahmedabad can approach and convince the star opener to play for their franchise.

The 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be a 10-team affair and the two new inducted teams, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, are likely to target T20 stars -- David Warner, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya and Surya Kumar Yadav, among others to make a solid team and loyal fan base.

The 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be a 10-team affair and the two new inducted teams, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, are likely to target T20 stars -- David Warner, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya and Surya Kumar Yadav, among others to make a solid team and loyal fan base. The Lucknow IPL team was bought by RPSG Group for Rs. 7,090 crore, while CVC Capital Partners paid Rs 5,625 cr for the Ahmedabad team. Though it's not official yet, the eight existing IPL teams are likely to retain a maximum of four players and the two new franchises will be able to acquire three players from the rest of the player pool via drafts before the 2022 auction. Also, unlike the previous big auction ahead of the 2018 season, there could be no right-to-match cards (RTM) at the auction. As per ESPNCricinfo, these were among the rules discussed informally this week between the IPL organisers and the franchises. As far as the three players going to the two new franchises, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, is concerned, the IPL is mulling over a combination of two Indian players and one overseas. However, it is still not clear whether these players will need to be picked strictly from the group of players not retained by the existing franchises, or can be from the larger auction pool -- which will have new additions -- ahead of the 2022 auction. Also Read: Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's record to achieve massive T20I milestone If the two new franchises are allowed to pick only from the group of players not retained by the other eight, then a player-draft system is likely to be put in place. Notably, which cricketers plays for whom could make or break the franchises` fan base as well as the team combination. And there is a strong possibility of some big names such as David Warner, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Surya Kumar Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar being up for grabs via drafts this time. Lucknow: David Warner: RPSG Group, who now owns Lucknow, had bought the Pune franchise for two years in 2016. In those two years, they had appointed experienced captains in MS Dhoni and Steve Smith for one year each. An attacking opener as well as an experienced captain like Warner could be a perfect choice for the owners to lead Lucknow. And, considering the short boundaries and flat pitch of the Ekana Stadium, the Australian could be a sure-shot match-winner for the franchise. Surya Kumar Yadav: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Kieron Pollard will be the three automatic picks for retention for Mumbai Indians. There could be a discussion between Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan for the fourth slot. With Kishan being the wicketkeeper-batsman and age also on his side, Surya Kumar could be left out of the Mumbai team. If Surya becomes a free agent, Lucknow owners can convince him to be a part of the franchise. Though he plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket, the batsman`s father belongs to Varanasi, UP. Lucknow can also make him the captain, considering his cool and composed nature as well as his ability to bat at different positions. Also Read: 'Can we talk about cricket': Nabi tells reporter on being asked if Taliban will question Afghanistan Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Suresh Raina: Though Raina and Bhuvi are not in their prime in terms of performance, they are still bankable players, especially in Indian conditions and the IPL. Raina has been an IPL legend and all his success has come at the Chennai Super Kings. But, the MS Dhoni-led team is unlikely to retain him this time. On the other hand, SRH is also likely to part ways with Bhuvneshwar considering a dip in his bowling form. In that case, both Raina and Bhuvi, who belong to UP, can also be seen playing from the home state franchise. Apart from their on-field performance, both can be an asset for the franchise in terms of their fan base, and marketing as locals will have a deep connection with state boys. Ahmedabad: Hardik Pandya: Given his lacklustre performance and fitness concern, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to be sent back into the IPL auction pool by Mumbai Indians. In that case, Ahmedabad owners can latch onto the opportunity and bring Pandya in their team. Hardik, a Gujarat boy, will bring all the flamboyance, his all-rounder ability and a lot of eye-balls for the franchise as well. Shreyas Iyer: The Gujarat-based franchise will need a captain to lead and they may approach and target Shreyas Iyer for that role. Iyer is unlikely to be a part of the Delhi Capitals set-up in IPL 2022 and a young talented India batter and captain will be a perfect billing for Ahmedabad. Notably, Iyer led Delhi to the play-offs twice, including its maiden final appearance during the 2020 season. ALSO READ: Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's record to become fastest captain to score 1000 runs in T20Is KL Rahul: Rahul was sensational for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021, finishing as its highest run-scorer. Despite his dominating performance with the bat, he has failed to lead the side to playoffs since taking the captaincy role. As of now, there is no clarity if he would be retained by the side. If Rahul is not retained by Punjab then Ahmedabad can approach and convince the star opener to play for their franchise.

IPL: Lucknow, Ahmedabad likely to target David Warner, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Pandya via draft system

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will see the eight existing franchises being allowed to retain a maximum of four players. Whereas, the two new teams &nbsp;Lucknow and Ahmedabad - will be able to acquire three players from the rest of the player pool ahead of the auction, a report said. 
 
However, the official date for the IPL 2022 auction is yet to be announced by the Indian cricket board (BCCI).

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According to ESPNcricinfo, these rules were clarified by the IPL in informal discussions this week with the franchises. 
 
"The purse for the IPL 2022 auction is likely to be Rs 90 crore (USD 12 million approx)? it was Rs 85 crore in the 2021 auction. In the 2018 mega auction, the teams had Rs 80 crore, of which they could spend a maximum of Rs 33 crore on retained players the teams were then allowed to buy back five players through a combination of retention and two right-to-match (RTM) cards. 
 
"There will be no RTM cards next year. The franchises will be able to apply two different combinations while picking the four players they want to retain: three Indians and one overseas, or two Indians and two overseas," the report further read.

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Retention will ultimately be the player`s choice, as he can decide to go back into the auction pool or a change in franchise, even if his current team wants to retain him. The deadline for retaining players is likely to be the end of November, it added.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will see the eight existing franchises being allowed to retain a maximum of four players. Whereas, the two new teams Lucknow and Ahmedabad - will be able to acquire three players from the rest of the player pool ahead of the auction, a report said.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will see the eight existing franchises being allowed to retain a maximum of four players. Whereas, the two new teams Lucknow and Ahmedabad - will be able to acquire three players from the rest of the player pool ahead of the auction, a report said. However, the official date for the IPL 2022 auction is yet to be announced by the Indian cricket board (BCCI). ALSO READ: RPSG group, CVC Capital beat Glazers, Adani Group to win bids for Ahmedabad, Lucknow IPL teams According to ESPNcricinfo, these rules were clarified by the IPL in informal discussions this week with the franchises. "The purse for the IPL 2022 auction is likely to be Rs 90 crore (USD 12 million approx)? it was Rs 85 crore in the 2021 auction. In the 2018 mega auction, the teams had Rs 80 crore, of which they could spend a maximum of Rs 33 crore on retained players the teams were then allowed to buy back five players through a combination of retention and two right-to-match (RTM) cards. "There will be no RTM cards next year. The franchises will be able to apply two different combinations while picking the four players they want to retain: three Indians and one overseas, or two Indians and two overseas," the report further read. ALSO READ: From Adani Group to The Glazers: A look at full list of bidders and their amounts for two new IPL teams Retention will ultimately be the player`s choice, as he can decide to go back into the auction pool or a change in franchise, even if his current team wants to retain him. The deadline for retaining players is likely to be the end of November, it added.

IPL 2022 auction: Old teams can retain 4 players; Lucknow, Ahmedabad can get 3 early picks

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to become a ten-team tournament from the 2022 season with the addition of two new teams to the league. The two new franchises will be based out in Ahmedabad and Lucknow and their respective owners were confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (October 25).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to become a ten-team tournament from the 2022 season with the addition of two new teams to the league. The two new franchises will be based out in Ahmedabad and Lucknow and their respective owners were confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (October 25). After an intense bidding war that took place in Dubai on Monday, Sanjeev Goenka's RPSG Group clinched the ownership rights of the Lucknow franchise with a winning bid of a staggering INR 70.09 billion (Rs 7090 crore) while Irelia Company Pte Ltd. (CVC Capital) bagged the Ahmedabad franchise with a bid of a whopping INR 56.25 billion (Rs 5625 crore). RPSG Group were the highest bidder with their Rs 70.09 billion bid which was INR 14.65 billion (1465 crore) more than the second-best bod which came from CVC Capital and saw them get the Ahmedabad team for the new season. There were a total of nine bidders in the fray in the final round of the action with RPSG Group and CVC Capital coming out on top. There were some big names competing as Adani Group and The Glazers also battled till the end to become the owners of the new IPL teams. While Adani Group's bid was the third-highest each for the Lucknow and Ahmedabad franchise at INR 51 billion (Rs 5100 crore) each, Glazers had the lowest bid for both teams at 4128 crore for the Ahmedabad team and 4023 crore for the Lucknow team. Also Read: 7 home, 7 away! How many matches will IPL 2022 have after addition of Lucknow, Ahmedabad franchises? Here is a look at the final bids of all nine parties for the two IPL teams: S.No. Bidders Group Ahmedabad Lucknow 1 Adani Sportsline Pvt. Ltd. Adani Group 5100 5100 2 Amrit Lila Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Kotak 4513 4512 3 Avashya Corporation Pvt. Ltd. All Cargo Logistics 4140 4304 4 Capri Global 4204 4204 5 Championship Cricket LLC Lancer Capital - Avram Glazer 4128 4023 6 Hindustan Media Ventures Limited 4275 4510 7 Irelia Company Pvt. Ltd. CVC 5625 5166 8 RPSG Ventures Ltd. 7090 7090 9 Torrent Sports Ventures Pvt. Ltd. 4653 4356 Also Read: Terrible! Harsha Bhogle slams Waqar Younis for calling Rizwan's on-field namaz in front of Hindus 'special' Welcoming the two new teams to the IPL, BCCI confirmed that the 2022 edition will have ten teams competing and will consist of a total of 74 matches. A mega auction is all set to be conducted ahead of the new season which will give a proper chance to all ten teams to build their squads from scratch to challenge for the title.

From Adani Group to The Glazers: A look at full list of bidders and their amounts for two new IPL teams

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed the owners of the two new Indian Premier League (IPL) set to take part in the competition from the 2022 season. BCCI conducted the auction for the ownership of the two new franchises in Dubai on Monday (October 25).&nbsp;

The RPSG Group won the bid for the Lucknow franchise for INR 70.09 billion (Rs 7090 crore) while Irelia Company Pte Ltd. (CVC Capital)will be the owners of the Ahmedabad franchise after shelling out a whopping INR 56.25 billion (Rs 5625 crore).

RPSG Group and CVC Capital&nbsp;beat competition from the likes of Adani Group, the Glazers and several other big names to bag the ownership rights of the two new teams. The BCCI announced the successful bidders and stated in a release that the two new teams&nbsp;will be able to take part in IPL 2022, subject to the bidders completing the post-bid formalities as specified in the ITT document.

How many matches will IPL 2022 consist of?

BCCI also confirmed in the official release that IPL 2022 will consist of a total of 74 matches across the season between the ten teams. Each team will play a total of 14 matches - seven at home and seven away.&nbsp;

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"The BCCI is happy to welcome two new teams from the next season of the Indian Premier League. I would like to congratulate RPSG Ventures Ltd. &amp; Irelia Company Pte Ltd for being the successful bidders,"&nbsp;BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was quoted as saying by the BCCI's official website.

"The IPL will now go to two new cities in India viz in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. It is heartening to see the inclusion of two new teams at such a high valuation, and it reiterates the cricketing and financial strength of our cricket ecosystem," he added.

BCCI is also set to conduct a mega player auction ahead of the new season and will reportedly allo a maximum of four retentions for all eight existing franchises.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed the owners of the two new Indian Premier League (IPL) set to take part in the competition from the 2022 season.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday confirmed the owners of the two new Indian Premier League (IPL) set to take part in the competition from the 2022 season. BCCI conducted the auction for the ownership of the two new franchises in Dubai on Monday (October 25). The RPSG Group won the bid for the Lucknow franchise for INR 70.09 billion (Rs 7090 crore) while Irelia Company Pte Ltd. (CVC Capital)will be the owners of the Ahmedabad franchise after shelling out a whopping INR 56.25 billion (Rs 5625 crore). RPSG Group and CVC Capital beat competition from the likes of Adani Group, the Glazers and several other big names to bag the ownership rights of the two new teams. The BCCI announced the successful bidders and stated in a release that the two new teams will be able to take part in IPL 2022, subject to the bidders completing the post-bid formalities as specified in the ITT document. How many matches will IPL 2022 consist of? BCCI also confirmed in the official release that IPL 2022 will consist of a total of 74 matches across the season between the ten teams. Each team will play a total of 14 matches - seven at home and seven away. Also Read: RPSG group, CVC Capital beat Glazers, Adani Group to win bids for Ahmedabad, Lucknow IPL teams "The BCCI is happy to welcome two new teams from the next season of the Indian Premier League. I would like to congratulate RPSG Ventures Ltd. & Irelia Company Pte Ltd for being the successful bidders," BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was quoted as saying by the BCCI's official website. "The IPL will now go to two new cities in India viz in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. It is heartening to see the inclusion of two new teams at such a high valuation, and it reiterates the cricketing and financial strength of our cricket ecosystem," he added. BCCI is also set to conduct a mega player auction ahead of the new season and will reportedly allo a maximum of four retentions for all eight existing franchises.

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