The second leg of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 IPL </a>will get completed in October and then in less than three months, a mega auction is supposed to get scheduled for a bumper 2022 season. Since the BCCI has now further tweaked the tournament by adding two new IPL franchises, it will altogether be a new dawn and a fresh player possession cycle for all teams.

However, since the existing teams will also be allowed to retain a few players, a majority of the other top-notch cricketers will get available for the mega auction. Perhaps, this huge chunk of shedding will also mean that a few of the top graded cricketers might feel dejected ahead of the next season. Hence in this list, let’s checkout

One top bowler from each team might get released ahead of IPL 2022

1. MI- Trent Boult

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-462830" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Trent-Boult.jpg" alt="Trent Boult" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-462830" class="wp-caption-text">Trent Boult. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Ever since his inception in the blue and gold jersey, Trent Boult has emerged out as an astounding entity for MI. Since his arrival, the kiwi pacer has scalped joint-highest wickets along with Jasprit Bumrah and individually has a pile of 27 wickets from his 22 games at an economy of 8.2. More importantly, by also being a quality new ball pacer along with a death overs specialist, Boult’s entire proposition has turned out to be a fitting one for MI. Perhaps his hounding presence at the start has also significantly reduced Bumrah’s overwhelming role in the power plays.

However, despite being such a commendable asset for the last two seasons, Boult will, unfortunately, receive a cease from his current position. The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Kieron Pollard will be seen ahead of him in the pecking order for the upcoming potential retentions.

Also, in terms of using an RTM card if available, there are chances that maybe Suryakumar Yadav will become the ultimate choice before repurchasing anyone else. Hence, with an already brimming presence of other elite players, maybe the next seven IPL 2021 games can become Boult’s last appearances in MI’s triumphing blue and gold jersey.

2. CSK- Shardul Thakur

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-246214" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shardul-Thakur.jpg" alt="Shardul Thakur" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-246214" class="wp-caption-text">Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lord-is-just-a-meme-that-started-on-social-media-shardul-thakur-on-his-legendary-nickname/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur</a> has remained intact with the CSK army since 2018. He is the second front-line preferred local pacer of the team and has scalped numerous game-changing wickets. Apart from his grim 2021 season, his overall strike rate has remained solid under 20 which in many ways also makes him a heavy hunter of crucial wickets.

However, despite all his remarkable match-winning endeavors, there are very less chances that the pacer might get retained. The veteran cricketers like Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja will surely dwell their place for potential retentions and even the all-rounders like Sam Curran or Moeen Ali will tempt for a possible reservation. Maybe even someone like Deepak Chahar whose the premier Indian pacer might get a continuation as well.

Also with a lot of unclarity regarding skipper MSD’s availability, Thakur’s overall retention chances do look highly poor in the upcoming time. Hence maybe the forthcoming last seven games of the 2021 season can become Thakur’s terminal appearances in the CSK jersey.

3. DC- Anrich Nortje

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-455714" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Anrich-Nortje-1.jpg" alt="Anrich Nortje" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-455714" class="wp-caption-text">Anrich Nortje. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

For the DC franchise, both Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have been the meritorious overseas pacer who have scalped oodles of wickets. Both of them were also the team’s genuine match-winners in IPL 2020, especially with each of them individually scalping over 20 wickets.

However, in terms of his potential retention, the pacer might fall short against Kagiso Rabada, as Rabada definitely will take the lead to sign an extension of his contract. Also, since Rabada is one of the best-treasured pacers in international cricket, he will be the foremost and maybe the only overseas player that DC might retain. Barring Rabada, the franchise also has the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-rishabh-pant-to-be-retained-as-delhi-capitals-skipper-for-ipl-2021-uae-leg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant,</a> Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, and Ravi Ashwin to choose and pick for potential retentions.

Even someone like Prithvi Shaw or Axar Patel might have an outside chance of getting retained as the franchise is certainly well famous for its Indian players&#8217; depth. Hence, someone like Nortje does has a very dimming chance of continuing with his only IPL franchise after the 2021 season.

4. PBKS- Chris Jordan

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-457041" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Jordan.jpg" alt="Chris Jordan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-457041" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Jordan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Chris Jordan had joined the PBKS franchise in IPL 2020 but unfortunately, he has so far not been a reasonable entity. The malfunction of the other overseas pacers has also somewhat made him the premier overseas bowler but overall his numbers are apparently just as acceptable. Comprehensively, from his 12 IPL appearances, Jordan has scalped 11 wickets at an economy of 9.04.

However, in terms of his retention, the England pacer might face a cease as already the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/eng-vs-ind-mohammed-shami-celebrates-his-birthday-cutting-the-cake-with-indian-fans-at-the-oval/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Shami </a>and the young Arshdeep Singh will be in a big contention to continue with the franchise. Barring them, the management will also certainly pertain to pick its skipper KL Rahul or maybe the explosive batting of Nicholas Pooran, if he performs in the second leg. Some are also even affirming for a potential presence of Ravi Bishnoi, merely because of his effective leg-spin proposition.

Therefore, with many Indian players already looking to fetch their potential retention spots, it’s very unlikely that PBKS will give Chris Jordan an extension.

5. RCB- Harshal Patel

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-505083" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-505083" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Harshal Patel’s valorous bowling performances have brought in a different zeal to RCB’s overall bowling as especially the franchise has now looked to overcome its death bowling woes. Skipper Virat Kohli has entirely used Harshal Patel to hound wickets whenever required and successfully the pacer has scalped 17 wickets from his mere 7 games. Overall his bowling in IPL 2021 has been a massive revelation, but unfortunately, it still might not be enough to bag a retention cap.

Since the premier players like skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-becomes-first-asian-to-cross-150-million-instagram-followers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and ABD will be the two sure-shot retentions, the franchise also has some other elite entities to explore. Both Glenn Maxwell’s explosive batting and Siraj’s commendable bowling has brought in an all-new vitality to the franchise and therefore will get highly discussed for possible continuation. Even someone like Yuzi Chahal will be higher in the race to seize his current contract extension.

Therefore, with the franchise now upholding a profusion of players to pick and choose, barely there seems to be an opportunity for Harshal Patel to get retained. However, if the RTM card facility is available then maybe the franchise shall repurchase him even for a lofty amount.

6. SRH- Sandeep Sharma

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-250181" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sandeep-Sharma.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-250181" class="wp-caption-text">Sandeep Sharma celebrates Shreyas Iyer&#8217;s wicket. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

The SRH army had bagged Sandeep Sharma in IPL 2018 and so far he has emerged out to be a very promising pacer. By often playing the second fiddle to the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar or T Natarajan, the seamer has in total scalped 39 wickets from his 39 games at an overall economy of 8.3. More importantly, by raising his stocks in comparison to the other SRH Indian pacers (Siddarth Kaul and Khaleel Ahmed), Sandeep has certainly transpired from a reserve bowler to a steadfast seamer in the SRH camp.

However, regardless of being such an unwavering proposition, unfortunately, he will have to endure a cease after the 2021 season. The likes of Bhuveshwar Kumar and T Natarajan do certainly look to be the other two potential retainers as specifically skipper Williamson and Rashid Khan will bag the prime retention seats. Perhaps even with regards to using an RTM card, the management will either then make a repurchase of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/fan-requests-david-warner-to-score-century-on-ipl-2021-resumption-he-responds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner </a>or Jonny Bairstow.

Hence, with the SRH franchise being a team that’s already brimmed with stalwarts, unfortunately, most of its strong local players like Sandeep Sharma will eventually face a discard after IPL 2021.

7. RR- Chris Morris

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-509436" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Morris-1.jpg" alt="Chris Morris" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-509436" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Morris. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The RR franchise had recently bought Chris Morris for a whopping amount of INR 16.5 Crores and so far it has been an upright deal. The pacer from his 7 games has impressively scalped 14 wickets at an economy of 8.61. In fact, in the absence of Jofra Archer, Morris has apparently erupted as the chief leader of the attack.

However, with regards to his retention for IPL 2022, the all-rounder might face a termination irrespective of his performance in the second leg. Because the franchise will again get juggled to pick and choose between its three marquee English players (Buttler, Stokes, and Archer) most probably someone like Buttler and Jofra Archer might receive a green signal. Barring these two, even skipper Sanju Samson will also likely get retained and maybe there’s even some affirmation for their lower middle-order hero Rahul Tewatia.

Hence, unless and until if Chris Morris singlehandedly soars RR into the IPL 2021 playoffs then the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-vs-south-africa-2nd-odi-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match-between-sl-vs-sa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South African</a> can be in for a very good chance to bag possible retention.

8. KKR- Lockie Ferguson

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-456971" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Lockie-Ferguson-of-KKR.jpg" alt="Lockie Ferguson of KKR" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-456971" class="wp-caption-text">Lockie Ferguson of KKR. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Lockie Ferguson had joined the KKR side in 2019 and so far he has been an underutilized proposition. Since the franchise does face an ordeal with its four overseas picks along with also having Pat Cummins as their primary overseas pacer, barely Ferguson then gets an outright chance. In fact, during his three-year stay, the kiwi pacer has only played 10 games and has in total grabbed 8 wickets at an economy of around 9.

Although now in the absence of Pat Cummins, Ferguson can become the team’s first choice overseas seamer, still, his overall chances do remain grim of getting retained. This is because the likes of Andre Russell will first fetch a retention contract followed by the likelihood of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/andre-russell-and-shubman-gill-ace-kkrs-unique-six-hitting-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> or maybe Nitish Rana’s continuation. Some might even still vouch for veteran Sunil Narine’s retention but eventually, the likes of Varun Chakravarty might be ahead of him if a spinner has to be retained.

Hence, if the KKR side qualifies for the playoffs then even captain Morgan might come in contention but overall for Ferguson, the remainder of IPL 2021 can be his last stint in the purple army.

The second leg of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 IPL </a>will get completed in October and then in less than three months, a mega auction is supposed to get scheduled for a bumper 2022 season. Since the BCCI has now further tweaked the tournament by adding two new IPL franchises, it will altogether be a new dawn and a fresh player possession cycle for all teams. 
However, since the existing teams will also be allowed to retain a few players, a majority of the other top-notch cricketers will get available for the mega auction. Perhaps, this huge chunk of shedding will also mean that a few of the top graded cricketers might feel dejected ahead of the next season. Hence in this list, let’s checkout
<h3 class="p1">&nbsp;One top bowler from each team might get released ahead of IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1. MI- Trent Boult</h3>
<figure id="attachment_462830" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-462830" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-462830" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Trent-Boult.jpg" alt="Trent Boult" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-462830" class="wp-caption-text">Trent Boult. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Ever since his inception in the blue and gold jersey, Trent Boult has emerged out as an astounding entity for MI. Since his arrival, the kiwi pacer has scalped joint-highest wickets along with Jasprit Bumrah and individually has a pile of 27 wickets from his 22 games at an economy of 8.2. More importantly, by also being a quality new ball pacer along with a death overs specialist, Boult’s entire proposition has turned out to be a fitting one for MI. Perhaps his hounding presence at the start has also significantly reduced Bumrah’s overwhelming role in the power plays.
However, despite being such a commendable asset for the last two seasons, Boult will, unfortunately, receive a cease from his current position. The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Kieron Pollard will be seen ahead of him in the pecking order for the upcoming potential retentions. 
Also, in terms of using an RTM card if available, there are chances that maybe Suryakumar Yadav will become the ultimate choice before repurchasing anyone else. Hence, with an already brimming presence of other elite players, maybe the next seven IPL 2021 games can become Boult’s last appearances in MI’s triumphing blue and gold jersey.

<h3 class="p3">2. CSK- Shardul Thakur</h3>
<figure id="attachment_246214" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-246214" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-246214" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shardul-Thakur.jpg" alt="Shardul Thakur" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-246214" class="wp-caption-text">Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lord-is-just-a-meme-that-started-on-social-media-shardul-thakur-on-his-legendary-nickname/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur</a> has remained intact with the CSK army since 2018. He is the second front-line preferred local pacer of the team and has scalped numerous game-changing wickets. Apart from his grim 2021 season, his overall strike rate has remained solid under 20 which in many ways also makes him a heavy hunter of crucial wickets. 
However, despite all his remarkable match-winning endeavors, there are very less chances that the pacer might get retained. The veteran cricketers like Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja will surely dwell their place for potential retentions and even the all-rounders like Sam Curran or Moeen Ali will tempt for a possible reservation. Maybe even someone like Deepak Chahar whose the premier Indian pacer might get a continuation as well. 
Also with a lot of unclarity regarding skipper MSD’s availability, Thakur’s overall retention chances do look highly poor in the upcoming time. Hence maybe the forthcoming last seven games of the 2021 season can become Thakur’s terminal appearances in the CSK jersey.

<h3 class="p3">3. DC- Anrich Nortje</h3>
<figure id="attachment_455714" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-455714" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-455714" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Anrich-Nortje-1.jpg" alt="Anrich Nortje" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-455714" class="wp-caption-text">Anrich Nortje. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
For the DC franchise, both Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have been the meritorious overseas pacer who have scalped oodles of wickets. Both of them were also the team’s genuine match-winners in IPL 2020, especially with each of them individually scalping over 20 wickets.
However, in terms of his potential retention, the pacer might fall short against Kagiso Rabada, as Rabada definitely will take the lead to sign an extension of his contract. Also, since Rabada is one of the best-treasured pacers in international cricket, he will be the foremost and maybe the only overseas player that DC might retain. Barring Rabada, the franchise also has the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-rishabh-pant-to-be-retained-as-delhi-capitals-skipper-for-ipl-2021-uae-leg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant,</a> Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, and Ravi Ashwin to choose and pick for potential retentions.
Even someone like Prithvi Shaw or Axar Patel might have an outside chance of getting retained as the franchise is certainly well famous for its Indian players’ depth. Hence, someone like Nortje does has a very dimming chance of continuing with his only IPL franchise after the 2021 season.

<h3 class="p3">4. PBKS- Chris Jordan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_457041" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-457041" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-457041" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Jordan.jpg" alt="Chris Jordan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-457041" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Jordan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Chris Jordan had joined the PBKS franchise in IPL 2020 but unfortunately, he has so far not been a reasonable entity. The malfunction of the other overseas pacers has also somewhat made him the premier overseas bowler but overall his numbers are apparently just as acceptable. Comprehensively, from his 12 IPL appearances, Jordan has scalped 11 wickets at an economy of 9.04. 
However, in terms of his retention, the England pacer might face a cease as already the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/eng-vs-ind-mohammed-shami-celebrates-his-birthday-cutting-the-cake-with-indian-fans-at-the-oval/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Shami </a>and the young Arshdeep Singh will be in a big contention to continue with the franchise. Barring them, the management will also certainly pertain to pick its skipper KL Rahul or maybe the explosive batting of Nicholas Pooran, if he performs in the second leg. Some are also even affirming for a potential presence of Ravi Bishnoi, merely because of his effective leg-spin proposition.
Therefore, with many Indian players already looking to fetch their potential retention spots, it’s very unlikely that PBKS will give Chris Jordan an extension.

<h3 class="p3">5. RCB- Harshal Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_505083" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-505083" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-505083" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-505083" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
 Harshal Patel’s valorous bowling performances have brought in a different zeal to RCB’s overall bowling as especially the franchise has now looked to overcome its death bowling woes. Skipper Virat Kohli has entirely used Harshal Patel to hound wickets whenever required and successfully the pacer has scalped 17 wickets from his mere 7 games. Overall his bowling in IPL 2021 has been a massive revelation, but unfortunately, it still might not be enough to bag a retention cap.
Since the premier players like skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-becomes-first-asian-to-cross-150-million-instagram-followers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and ABD will be the two sure-shot retentions, the franchise also has some other elite entities to explore. Both Glenn Maxwell’s explosive batting and Siraj’s commendable bowling has brought in an all-new vitality to the franchise and therefore will get highly discussed for possible continuation. Even someone like Yuzi Chahal will be higher in the race to seize his current contract extension. 
Therefore, with the franchise now upholding a profusion of players to pick and choose, barely there seems to be an opportunity for Harshal Patel to get retained. However, if the RTM card facility is available then maybe the franchise shall repurchase him even for a lofty amount.

<h3 class="p3">6. SRH- Sandeep Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_250181" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-250181" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-250181" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sandeep-Sharma.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-250181" class="wp-caption-text">Sandeep Sharma celebrates Shreyas Iyer’s wicket. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The SRH army had bagged Sandeep Sharma in IPL 2018 and so far he has emerged out to be a very promising pacer. By often playing the second fiddle to the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar or T Natarajan, the seamer has in total scalped 39 wickets from his 39 games at an overall economy of 8.3. More importantly, by raising his stocks in comparison to the other SRH Indian pacers (Siddarth Kaul and Khaleel Ahmed), Sandeep has certainly transpired from a reserve bowler to a steadfast seamer in the SRH camp.
However, regardless of being such an unwavering proposition, unfortunately, he will have to endure a cease after the 2021 season. The likes of Bhuveshwar Kumar and T Natarajan do certainly look to be the other two potential retainers as specifically skipper Williamson and Rashid Khan will bag the prime retention seats. Perhaps even with regards to using an RTM card, the management will either then make a repurchase of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/fan-requests-david-warner-to-score-century-on-ipl-2021-resumption-he-responds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner </a>or Jonny Bairstow.
Hence, with the SRH franchise being a team that’s already brimmed with stalwarts, unfortunately, most of its strong local players like Sandeep Sharma will eventually face a discard after IPL 2021.

<h3 class="p3">7. RR- Chris Morris</h3>
<figure id="attachment_509436" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-509436" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-509436" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Morris-1.jpg" alt="Chris Morris" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-509436" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Morris. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The RR franchise had recently bought Chris Morris for a whopping amount of INR 16.5 Crores and so far it has been an upright deal. The pacer from his 7 games has impressively scalped 14 wickets at an economy of 8.61. In fact, in the absence of Jofra Archer, Morris has apparently erupted as the chief leader of the attack.
However, with regards to his retention for IPL 2022, the all-rounder might face a termination irrespective of his performance in the second leg. Because the franchise will again get juggled to pick and choose between its three marquee English players (Buttler, Stokes, and Archer) most probably someone like Buttler and Jofra Archer might receive a green signal. Barring these two, even skipper Sanju Samson will also likely get retained and maybe there’s even some affirmation for their lower middle-order hero Rahul Tewatia. 
Hence, unless and until if Chris Morris singlehandedly soars RR into the IPL 2021 playoffs then the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-vs-south-africa-2nd-odi-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match-between-sl-vs-sa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South African</a> can be in for a very good chance to bag possible retention.

<h3 class="p3">8. KKR- Lockie Ferguson</h3>
<figure id="attachment_456971" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-456971" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-456971" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Lockie-Ferguson-of-KKR.jpg" alt="Lockie Ferguson of KKR" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-456971" class="wp-caption-text">Lockie Ferguson of KKR. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Lockie Ferguson had joined the KKR side in 2019 and so far he has been an underutilized proposition. Since the franchise does face an ordeal with its four overseas picks along with also having Pat Cummins as their primary overseas pacer, barely Ferguson then gets an outright chance. In fact, during his three-year stay, the kiwi pacer has only played 10 games and has in total grabbed 8 wickets at an economy of around 9. 
Although now in the absence of Pat Cummins, Ferguson can become the team’s first choice overseas seamer, still, his overall chances do remain grim of getting retained. This is because the likes of Andre Russell will first fetch a retention contract followed by the likelihood of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/andre-russell-and-shubman-gill-ace-kkrs-unique-six-hitting-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> or maybe Nitish Rana’s continuation. Some might even still vouch for veteran Sunil Narine’s retention but eventually, the likes of Varun Chakravarty might be ahead of him if a spinner has to be retained. 
Hence, if the KKR side qualifies for the playoffs then even captain Morgan might come in contention but overall for Ferguson, the remainder of IPL 2021 can be his last stint in the purple army.

The second leg of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 IPL </a>will get completed in October and then in less than three months, a mega auction is supposed to get scheduled for a bumper 2022 season. Since the BCCI has now further tweaked the tournament by adding two new IPL franchises, it will altogether be a new dawn and a fresh player possession cycle for all teams. 
However, since the existing teams will also be allowed to retain a few players, a majority of the other top-notch cricketers will get available for the mega auction. Perhaps, this huge chunk of shedding will also mean that a few of the top graded cricketers might feel dejected ahead of the next season. Hence in this list, let’s checkout
<h3 class="p1"> One top bowler from each team might get released ahead of IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1. MI- Trent Boult</h3>
<figure id="attachment_462830" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-462830" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-462830" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Trent-Boult.jpg" alt="Trent Boult" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-462830" class="wp-caption-text">Trent Boult. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Ever since his inception in the blue and gold jersey, Trent Boult has emerged out as an astounding entity for MI. Since his arrival, the kiwi pacer has scalped joint-highest wickets along with Jasprit Bumrah and individually has a pile of 27 wickets from his 22 games at an economy of 8.2. More importantly, by also being a quality new ball pacer along with a death overs specialist, Boult’s entire proposition has turned out to be a fitting one for MI. Perhaps his hounding presence at the start has also significantly reduced Bumrah’s overwhelming role in the power plays.
However, despite being such a commendable asset for the last two seasons, Boult will, unfortunately, receive a cease from his current position. The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Kieron Pollard will be seen ahead of him in the pecking order for the upcoming potential retentions. 
Also, in terms of using an RTM card if available, there are chances that maybe Suryakumar Yadav will become the ultimate choice before repurchasing anyone else. Hence, with an already brimming presence of other elite players, maybe the next seven IPL 2021 games can become Boult’s last appearances in MI’s triumphing blue and gold jersey.

<h3 class="p3">2. CSK- Shardul Thakur</h3>
<figure id="attachment_246214" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-246214" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-246214" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shardul-Thakur.jpg" alt="Shardul Thakur" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-246214" class="wp-caption-text">Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lord-is-just-a-meme-that-started-on-social-media-shardul-thakur-on-his-legendary-nickname/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur</a> has remained intact with the CSK army since 2018. He is the second front-line preferred local pacer of the team and has scalped numerous game-changing wickets. Apart from his grim 2021 season, his overall strike rate has remained solid under 20 which in many ways also makes him a heavy hunter of crucial wickets. 
However, despite all his remarkable match-winning endeavors, there are very less chances that the pacer might get retained. The veteran cricketers like Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja will surely dwell their place for potential retentions and even the all-rounders like Sam Curran or Moeen Ali will tempt for a possible reservation. Maybe even someone like Deepak Chahar whose the premier Indian pacer might get a continuation as well. 
Also with a lot of unclarity regarding skipper MSD’s availability, Thakur’s overall retention chances do look highly poor in the upcoming time. Hence maybe the forthcoming last seven games of the 2021 season can become Thakur’s terminal appearances in the CSK jersey.

<h3 class="p3">3. DC- Anrich Nortje</h3>
<figure id="attachment_455714" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-455714" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-455714" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Anrich-Nortje-1.jpg" alt="Anrich Nortje" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-455714" class="wp-caption-text">Anrich Nortje. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
For the DC franchise, both Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have been the meritorious overseas pacer who have scalped oodles of wickets. Both of them were also the team’s genuine match-winners in IPL 2020, especially with each of them individually scalping over 20 wickets.
However, in terms of his potential retention, the pacer might fall short against Kagiso Rabada, as Rabada definitely will take the lead to sign an extension of his contract. Also, since Rabada is one of the best-treasured pacers in international cricket, he will be the foremost and maybe the only overseas player that DC might retain. Barring Rabada, the franchise also has the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-rishabh-pant-to-be-retained-as-delhi-capitals-skipper-for-ipl-2021-uae-leg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant,</a> Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, and Ravi Ashwin to choose and pick for potential retentions.
Even someone like Prithvi Shaw or Axar Patel might have an outside chance of getting retained as the franchise is certainly well famous for its Indian players&#8217; depth. Hence, someone like Nortje does has a very dimming chance of continuing with his only IPL franchise after the 2021 season.

<h3 class="p3">4. PBKS- Chris Jordan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_457041" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-457041" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-457041" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Jordan.jpg" alt="Chris Jordan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-457041" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Jordan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Chris Jordan had joined the PBKS franchise in IPL 2020 but unfortunately, he has so far not been a reasonable entity. The malfunction of the other overseas pacers has also somewhat made him the premier overseas bowler but overall his numbers are apparently just as acceptable. Comprehensively, from his 12 IPL appearances, Jordan has scalped 11 wickets at an economy of 9.04. 
However, in terms of his retention, the England pacer might face a cease as already the likes of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/eng-vs-ind-mohammed-shami-celebrates-his-birthday-cutting-the-cake-with-indian-fans-at-the-oval/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Shami </a>and the young Arshdeep Singh will be in a big contention to continue with the franchise. Barring them, the management will also certainly pertain to pick its skipper KL Rahul or maybe the explosive batting of Nicholas Pooran, if he performs in the second leg. Some are also even affirming for a potential presence of Ravi Bishnoi, merely because of his effective leg-spin proposition.
Therefore, with many Indian players already looking to fetch their potential retention spots, it’s very unlikely that PBKS will give Chris Jordan an extension.

<h3 class="p3">5. RCB- Harshal Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_505083" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-505083" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-505083" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-505083" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
 Harshal Patel’s valorous bowling performances have brought in a different zeal to RCB’s overall bowling as especially the franchise has now looked to overcome its death bowling woes. Skipper Virat Kohli has entirely used Harshal Patel to hound wickets whenever required and successfully the pacer has scalped 17 wickets from his mere 7 games. Overall his bowling in IPL 2021 has been a massive revelation, but unfortunately, it still might not be enough to bag a retention cap.
Since the premier players like skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-becomes-first-asian-to-cross-150-million-instagram-followers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> and ABD will be the two sure-shot retentions, the franchise also has some other elite entities to explore. Both Glenn Maxwell’s explosive batting and Siraj’s commendable bowling has brought in an all-new vitality to the franchise and therefore will get highly discussed for possible continuation. Even someone like Yuzi Chahal will be higher in the race to seize his current contract extension. 
Therefore, with the franchise now upholding a profusion of players to pick and choose, barely there seems to be an opportunity for Harshal Patel to get retained. However, if the RTM card facility is available then maybe the franchise shall repurchase him even for a lofty amount.

<h3 class="p3">6. SRH- Sandeep Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_250181" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-250181" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-250181" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sandeep-Sharma.jpg" alt="Sunrisers Hyderabad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-250181" class="wp-caption-text">Sandeep Sharma celebrates Shreyas Iyer&#8217;s wicket. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
The SRH army had bagged Sandeep Sharma in IPL 2018 and so far he has emerged out to be a very promising pacer. By often playing the second fiddle to the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar or T Natarajan, the seamer has in total scalped 39 wickets from his 39 games at an overall economy of 8.3. More importantly, by raising his stocks in comparison to the other SRH Indian pacers (Siddarth Kaul and Khaleel Ahmed), Sandeep has certainly transpired from a reserve bowler to a steadfast seamer in the SRH camp.
However, regardless of being such an unwavering proposition, unfortunately, he will have to endure a cease after the 2021 season. The likes of Bhuveshwar Kumar and T Natarajan do certainly look to be the other two potential retainers as specifically skipper Williamson and Rashid Khan will bag the prime retention seats. Perhaps even with regards to using an RTM card, the management will either then make a repurchase of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/fan-requests-david-warner-to-score-century-on-ipl-2021-resumption-he-responds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner </a>or Jonny Bairstow.
Hence, with the SRH franchise being a team that’s already brimmed with stalwarts, unfortunately, most of its strong local players like Sandeep Sharma will eventually face a discard after IPL 2021.

<h3 class="p3">7. RR- Chris Morris</h3>
<figure id="attachment_509436" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-509436" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-509436" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chris-Morris-1.jpg" alt="Chris Morris" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-509436" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Morris. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The RR franchise had recently bought Chris Morris for a whopping amount of INR 16.5 Crores and so far it has been an upright deal. The pacer from his 7 games has impressively scalped 14 wickets at an economy of 8.61. In fact, in the absence of Jofra Archer, Morris has apparently erupted as the chief leader of the attack.
However, with regards to his retention for IPL 2022, the all-rounder might face a termination irrespective of his performance in the second leg. Because the franchise will again get juggled to pick and choose between its three marquee English players (Buttler, Stokes, and Archer) most probably someone like Buttler and Jofra Archer might receive a green signal. Barring these two, even skipper Sanju Samson will also likely get retained and maybe there’s even some affirmation for their lower middle-order hero Rahul Tewatia. 
Hence, unless and until if Chris Morris singlehandedly soars RR into the IPL 2021 playoffs then the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-vs-south-africa-2nd-odi-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match-between-sl-vs-sa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South African</a> can be in for a very good chance to bag possible retention.

<h3 class="p3">8. KKR- Lockie Ferguson</h3>
<figure id="attachment_456971" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-456971" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-456971" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Lockie-Ferguson-of-KKR.jpg" alt="Lockie Ferguson of KKR" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-456971" class="wp-caption-text">Lockie Ferguson of KKR. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Lockie Ferguson had joined the KKR side in 2019 and so far he has been an underutilized proposition. Since the franchise does face an ordeal with its four overseas picks along with also having Pat Cummins as their primary overseas pacer, barely Ferguson then gets an outright chance. In fact, during his three-year stay, the kiwi pacer has only played 10 games and has in total grabbed 8 wickets at an economy of around 9. 
Although now in the absence of Pat Cummins, Ferguson can become the team’s first choice overseas seamer, still, his overall chances do remain grim of getting retained. This is because the likes of Andre Russell will first fetch a retention contract followed by the likelihood of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/andre-russell-and-shubman-gill-ace-kkrs-unique-six-hitting-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> or maybe Nitish Rana’s continuation. Some might even still vouch for veteran Sunil Narine’s retention but eventually, the likes of Varun Chakravarty might be ahead of him if a spinner has to be retained. 
Hence, if the KKR side qualifies for the playoffs then even captain Morgan might come in contention but overall for Ferguson, the remainder of IPL 2021 can be his last stint in the purple army.

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Team-wise one top bowler who may get released ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction

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