IPL 2022: 5 teams that might target Steve Smith in mega auction

2. Chennai Super Kings

For CSK, the IPL 2022 has again allowed them to retain their star-studded core. Both skipper MS Dhoni and their two prolific all-rounders (Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali) will continue to serve the franchise along with the stellar services of young Ruturaj Gaikwad. Also, it looks to be a no-brainer that CSK’s think tank will bring back some of its big veteran players. 

However, if the yellow army fails to bag either Faf Du Plessis or its old stallion Suresh Raina, then Steve Smith can readily serve against the iconic duo. In place of du Plessis, the Aussie batter can easily embody his role at the top, that too at a very reasonable deal. In place of Raina, Smith can become an excellent pick considering only if the franchise plays at least seven games at their home.

Interestingly, the initial games of IPL 2021 at Chepauk did strongly demand a batter who could not only play spin well but also could bat deep. And with Smith gracefully personifying both those needs, it could become another masterstroke for the franchise. Not to forget that the yellow army is also well known to revive the careers of many players that have often been found at the edge of the cliff in the IPL.