IPL 2022: A look at 5 players sold above Rs 8 crore who have failed to justify price tag

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season has crossed its halfway mark, with many players exhibiting ir mettle through a slew of outstanding performances for ir respective franchises. However, season seems to be different in comparison with previous editions, if stats of some of prominent performers of previous seasons are looked upon. With a little over 30 games left in league stage of ongoing tournament, here’s a look at top-five players who were sold above price bracket of INR 8 crore in IPL 2022 mega auction, but have failed to perform as expected for ir teams. 

Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan became most expensive player to be sold in IPL 2022 auction after Mumbai Indians spent a total of 15.25 crores to acquire his services. young wicketkeeper batter lived up to his name in opening few games for MI by hitting two half-centuries but has been out of form ever since. He has scored 199 runs in eight games at an average of 28.43 and a strike rate of 108.15.

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur was a top performer for Chennai Super Kings from 2018 to 2021 season, and his stats prompted Delhi Capitals (DC) to buy his services for a whopping price of Rs 10.75 crores in mega auction. However, allrounder has failed to put up big scores or make a big difference with ball after joining DC. In seven games that he has played for DC this season, he has scored 80 runs at an average of 20.00 and has returned with only four wickets. 

Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan me a big name for himself during domestic tournaments for his state cricket team Tamil Nu, courtesy of his explosive batting. With Punjab Kings putting biggest bid for him of Rs 9 crore, he was expected to be pillar of Punjab’s middle order. However, he is yet to make a difference with bat as he has scored only 98 runs in a total of seven matches for Punjab at an average of 16.22 and strike rate of 100.00.

Tim David

Tim David fetched an amount of INR 8.25 crores by MI as he has expected to replicate his performances from BBL and or T20 leagues in IPL. However, in two opportunities in which he got to play, he returned with average numbers and has been warming up bench ever since. David has scored only 13 runs in two matches so far. 

Nitish Rana

After letting go of players like Shubhman Gill and Rahul Tripathi, Kolkata Knight Riders bought Nitish Rana for INR 8 crore and me him stay with squ. While he was expected to shine with bat in KKR middle order, he has failed to live up to expectations. Although he is KKR’s third-highest run-scorer currently, he has scored only 143 runs in eight games at an average of 17.88 and strike rate of 136.19, with help of one half-century.

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