Indian Premier League 2022: the teams, top players
The Hindu
The Twenty20 extravaganza begins on March 26.
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 extravaganza begins on Saturday when holders Chennai Super Kings face Kolkata Knight Riders.
AFP Sport guides through the 10 teams, including two new franchises, who will compete in the world's richest cricket championship.
Key Indian players: Rohit Sharma (skipper), Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah. Mumbai bought back wicketkeeper-batsman Kishan for $2 million, the most expensive Indian player in this season's auction.
Top foreign players: Kieron Pollard (West Indies all-rounder), Fabian Allen (West Indies all-rounder), Jofra Archer. The franchise paid $1.06 million for England pace ace Archer despite being doubtful with an elbow injury.
IPL record: Five titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020). Beaten finalists in 2010.
Key Indian players: Ravindra Jadeja (captain), Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fast bowler Deepak Chahar, who was bought back for $1.85 million.