'Powerful deal with low price' - Rajasthan Royals' hailed after capturing Jason Holder in IPL 2023 auction

The former Windies skipper Jason Holder has found a new franchise after IPL 2022 runner-up Rajasthan Royals captured the signature of the star all-rounder in the IPL 2023 auction. Holder, who represented the newly introduced Lucknow Super Giants last season, was bought for a sum of 5.75 crore.

The giant of a cricketer had a decent outing for the Lucknow-based franchise in their maiden campaign in IPL, scalping 14 wickets in 12 appearances. His performances guided them to a playoff finish in IPL 2022. He had a base price of 2 crore after being brought for 8.75 crores in last year's mega-auction by LSG.

Holder's first appearance in the competition came for the four-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings in 2013 after the MS Dhoni-led side captured his signing just two days after he made his international debut for the West Indies. Since then, he has featured for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, and most recently, the Lucknow Super Giants in the cash-rich league.

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His addition will provide an extra layer of stability for Sanju Samson's side, who missed out on their second IPL title earlier this year after defeat to the newcomers Gujarat Titans in the final. He has been a feature for several franchises in different domestic leagues all across the globe and boasts vast experience in the format. Kumar Sangakkara will hope to get the best out of the vastly experienced West Indian all-rounder in an attempt to go all the way in next year's tournament. 

Here is how Twitter reacted to a smart pick by Rajasthan Royals:

As expected, Jason Holder to Rajasthan Royals. This completes their squad, a guy who can bats at 7, death bowling option, everything sorted I guess. Boulty,Krishna,Holder,Yuzi,Ash... Can't wait to see another quality bowling unit! #IPLAuction https://t.co/buMFFs1Ogr

— JustMyThoughts (@shaibal_27) December 23, 2022

Padharo mhaare des, Jason sa. 💗 pic.twitter.com/5OaTJsPF6O

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 23, 2022

#jason holder feels like a steal buy for #RR

— vb (@wee_bee19) December 23, 2022

Powerfull deal with low price for #RajasthanRoyals

Jason Holder pic.twitter.com/WWYVLKYOuN

— Amay Prem (@AmayPrem7) December 23, 2022

Brilliant pick by #RR #jasonholder 👍

— Filmy Suggest (@FilmySuggest) December 23, 2022

The value buy till now - Jason Holder#iplauction2023 #IPL2023

— Fantasy Cricket Pro 🏏 (Viren Hemrajani) (@FantasycricPro) December 23, 2022

And now Jason Holder is a complete Royal...💗

— Aswin Santhosh (@ASWINtheTECHY) December 23, 2022

Amidst the three most expensive buys in #IPLAuctions history, I feel Jason Holder is a steal for RR.

— Sanskar Agarwal (@sanskar_tweets) December 23, 2022

@rajasthanroyals good buy Jason Holder always better bowler than Ben Stokes. So our overseas players in xi Josettan, Boulty, Hetty and Jassy

— J D (@JD_Souza0511) December 23, 2022

Personally very happy with Jason Holder in @rajasthanroyals , he was someone I always wanted in our side and he fits the missing piece perfectly. Well done!#Hallabol #IPLAuction

— Sanchit Desai (@sanchitd43) December 23, 2022

Jason holder could have been ideal replacement for Polly and for much lesser price

— Prathamesh Kotkar (@PrathameshKotk8) December 23, 2022

5.75 crore for Jason Holder and 17.5 Crore Fore Cameroon Green! Absolutely Unbelievable! Just wow#IPLAuctions #TATAIPLAuction #IPLAuction

— Anonymous (@AlmostMage) December 23, 2022