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Punjab Kings for Rs 2 crore on Day 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction on Sunday. IPL 2022 AUCTION LIVEAll-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 1.5 crore while Under 19 skipper Yash Dhull was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 50 lakh.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan reckons that Liam Livingstone is a perfect buy for the Punjab Kings and the English player will hold the franchise in good stead. Livingstone was picked by Punjab Kings for Rs 11.5 crore on Day 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction on Sunday. "I think he deserves it. A lot of people might not agree with that, but I predicted that nearly two months ago because of the kind of skill set he has got. He's a batter, he's got fast hands, amazing wrists, and at one point of time, I think a couple of seasons back - he was the No. 2 six-hitter in the world, especially when it comes to T20 cricket," said Pathan on Star Sports' show 'Cricket Live -- IPL Auction Special.
Liam Livingstone fetched a staggering 11.50 crore deal from Punjab Kings, who also roped in West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith for Rs 6 crore on the second day of the IPL auctions here Sunday. IPL 2022 AUCTION LIVEAmong Indians, all-rounder Shivam Dube fetched Rs 4 crore from Chennai Super Kings for his six-hitting abilities while Gujarat Titans bagged another out of favour multi-skilled playr Vijay Shankar for Rs 1.4 crore.
Odean Smith was picked up by Punjab Kings for Rs 6 crore on Day 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction on Sunday. IPL 2022 AUCTION LIVEProteas pacer Marco Jansen was acquired by SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 4.2 crore. India all-rounder Shivam Dube was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore. India off-spinner K Gowtham was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 90 lakh.
South Africa's happy hour at the Indian Premier League auction in Bangalore continued unabated on Sunday as Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram were picked up by the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Proteas captain Dean Elgar very much likes the look of Marco Jansen as a developing all-rounder, but said bowling remains his strongest suit.
The Indian Premier League's date has not been announced, but the tournament already looms large on the horizon and on Dean Elgar's mind.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday confirmed that Keegan Petersen will miss the tour of New Zealand after testing positive for COVID-19. "The number three batter is well and asymptomatic. Cricket South Africa's (CSA) medical team will keep in close contact with him to ensure his physical and mental well-being," CSA said in an official statement. Six-Gun Grill Western Province batsman, Zubayr Hamza, will replace him for the tour.