Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said he is delighted to be chosen by Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. Ashwin was picked up by Rajasthan Royals on Saturday for Rs 5 crore on Day 1 of the mega auction. “I was picked up by Rajasthan Royals, I am very pleased that they chose me. They tried hard to choose me at the last auction in 2018, but they finally succeeded. I have a good relationship with all of them that goes for dugout, i also have a great rapport with sanju samson,” Ashwin said in a video on the official Twitter handle of Rajasthan Royals.
“I’m looking forward to doing my very best for the franchise and hopefully doing special things for them. Looking forward to bowling with Yuzvendra Chahal, looking forward to sharing a locker room with Jos Buttler, how good will it be,” he added. †
In IPL 2019, Ashwin and Buttler were embroiled in controversy when the former then-leading Punjab Kings fired Buttler via ‘Mankad’. This manner of dismissal is seen by many as contrary to the spirit of the game, despite it being completely legal.
In a video posted by Rajasthan Royals on Twitter, Buttler had said: “Hey Ash, Jos here. Don’t worry, I’m in the fold, can’t wait to see you in pink for the Royals. Looking forward to it out to share the dressing room with You.”
On Day 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the mega sale of 2022, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar were among the top picks. Kishan was picked by Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.25 crore while Chahar was sold to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14 crore.
Kolkata Knight Riders bought Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore and on the other hand, Avesh Khan became the most expensive choice among the uncapped players after being bought for Rs 10 crore by Lucknow Super Giants.
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Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur was chosen by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10.75 crore while New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson was sold to Gujarat Giants for Rs 10 crore. Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 10 crore.
West Indian wicketkeeper batter Nicholas Pooran was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 10.75 crore. Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 10.75 crore.
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