IPL 2022: Auctioneer Charu Sharma accidentally sells Khaleel Ahmed to Delhi Capitals instead of Mumbai Indians.
Element that attracted a lot of attention in the mega auction
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The mega auction of IPL 2022 caught the attention of the fans in various ways, with huge sums of money being spent on some unexpected players as well. On the other hand, some big names walked away doing very basic deals. There was another element that attracted a lot of attention in the mega auction and that was the strategy shown by Kiran Kumar Gandhi, co-owner of Delhi Capitals.
Created confusion with Charu Sharma
During a bid, he created confusion with Charu Sharma, who was carrying out the auction process after the sudden collapse of Hugh Adams. Charu named pacer Khaleel Ahmed and Mumbai Indians were the first to initiate a bid of INR 5.25 crores, but Grandy picked up the paddle for 5.5 crores and Sharma realized it was Delhi Capitals’ initial bid.
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Delhi Capitals lauded IPL mega auction for their strategies
Delhi Capitals lauded IPL mega auction for their strategies.
The situation got further complicated when Grandy asked to wait further and Sharma sold Khaleel to DC for only 5.25 crores. It should be noted that he was applauded by a lot of fans for not letting the franchise take on quality players at low prices. He has been instrumental in raising the prices of many players and has been an integral part of Delhi’s auction system for many years.
Gandhi is currently heading six companies along with being associated with the Capitals
Gandhi is currently heading six companies along with being associated with the Capitals. DC’s brilliant strategies were praised by fans. On the first day of the auction and they did the same on the second day. After retaining Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Enrique Nortje, and Prithvi Shaw. They bought 19 players in the mega auction and also got a steal from their side.
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DC offered his services for IPL 2022
DC acquired the services of star batsman David Warner for just Rs 6.25 crore. He is a proven batsman and has won the Orange Cap a record three times in the history of IPL. As he was not retained by SRH. DC offered his services for IPL 2022.