IPL 2022: 5 players who returned to their former franchises after mega auction

The mega auction for the 2022 IPL got over with on Sunday, February 13th. Over 204 players were sold to the ten franchises after intense bidding over the period of two days. Heading into the auction, the existing franchises were allowed to retain a few players while the two new teams- Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans were allowed to have three pre-auction picks.

Ishan Kishan, the wicketkeeper-batter became the most expensive buy in this auction, when he was brought by Mumbai Indian for a mind-boggling price of INR 15.25 Crores. While some players moved from one franchise to another, some were reunited with their old teams. In this article, we’ll take a look at-

Five players who returned back to their former IPL franchises

1. David Warner

Australia’s swashbuckling opener David Warner started off his IPL career playing for the Delhi Daredevils and represented the franchise from 2009 to 2013 until he was brought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014 auction.

Warner went on to represent Hyderabad and also led them to the title victory in 2016. He was also the second-highest run-scorer in that season. Over the years, the Pocket Dynamo has played an important role in making Sunrisers Hyderabad one of the most consistent sides in IPL. However, following a disastrous 2021 season with the bat, the SRH management decided to release him ahead of the 2022 mega auction.

Seeing their former player being available, The Delhi Capitals wasted no time in bidding for the left-hander and eventually acquired him for INR 6.25 Crores. In 150 appearances in IPL, Warner has scored 5449 runs, the most ever by any overseas player, averaging 41.59, and with a strike rate of 139.96. His tally includes four centuries as well.