IPL 2022 mega auction: Shahrukh Khan, Raj Bawa among uncapped players likely to attract big bids

Indian Premier League 2022 mega auction: Here we list down the top five uncapped Indian players who have been in supreme form in domestic cricket and could spark a bidding war among the franchises.

With the IPL 2022 mega auction just a day away, 590 cricketers, including 227 overseas candidates, are up for grabs with some prominent names and talented young guns vying for a slice of the biggest T20 league in the world.

The IPL not only changes a young player's life with the truckload of money it offers, but also gives them a world-class platform to showcase their skills and push for national selection. Recent performances always play a key role in players getting IPL contracts, and for Indian players, their performances in domestic competitions like Vijay Hazare and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy would be on the radar of all the franchises.

Here are five uncapped players who have been in supreme form in domestic cricket and could spark a bidding war among the franchises:

Shahrukh Khan (Base price: Rs 20 lakh)

Shahrukh Khan pulled off impressive performances in IPL 2021, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. According to Tamil Nadu and India cricketer Dinesh Karthik, his state teammate Shahrukh is a ready-made product for the shortest format. The Tamil Nadu big-hitter is expected to trigger a bidding war in the IPL 2022 auction, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Avesh Khan (Base price: Rs 20 lakh)

Avesh Khan was released by Delhi Capitals and has set his base price as INR 20 lakh for the auction and is among the first set of uncapped players in the auction pool. He is fast and accurate with good control over his yorker. Having picked 24 wickets from 16 matches at an economy rate of 7.37 IPL 2021, Avesh will be an absolute asset for any team in the IPL