IPL 2022: 5 Players who can become captains after getting picked in mega auction

The Indian Premier League is known for some wholesome entertainment in the form of the shortest cricketing format. It has redefined the way fans see Indian cricket. Not only from India, but fans have seen some great performances by players from foreign soil.

As the 2022 IPL edition kickstarts very soon, many cricket fanatics await the mega auction. A time period where every team tries to obtain the best players to their arsenal for getting that prestigious IPL title.

Indeed, the previous edition gave fans some impeccable cricketing performances by several show stealers. Also, with the addition of two new teams (Ahmedabad & Lucknow), fans can expect this to be the biggest and intriguing auction in the history of IPL. As the name suggests, the upcoming mega auction would be an intense and mega battle between the powerhouse franchises. So, based on the player releases made by the teams, here are the

Players who can be potential captains after getting picked in IPL mega auction

1. KL Rahul

When it comes to consistency in IPL, KL Rahul acts as the Care-of address for it. KL Rahul is currently one of the most destructive batters in the current cricketing world. His performance with the bat is so consistent that he has made more than 500 runs every season since the 2018 edition.

As reports suggest, he is likely to part ways with the Punjab Kings. Though he didn’t have had a great stint as a captain with the Punjab Kings, a new team with a new squad and coaching department might help him display his potential and calibre.

Currently, he is the full-time vice-captain of the national T20I side, which will help him nurture his captaincy skills. As his performance suggests, many teams are eager to buy the consistent opener to their side. Especially the two new sides would be aiming for him as they want to give a solid foundation to their brand-new and upcoming squad. Also, as per reports, he is likely to lead the new franchise of Lucknow.