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IPL 2022 Auction, Day 2: Windfall For India's U19 World Cup Stars Raj Bawa, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Yash Dhull

After playing a major part in India's fifth U-19 World Cup triumph earlier this month, young stars Raj Bawa, Rajvardhan Hangargekar and skipper Yash Dull were all picked up by franchises on Day 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Sunday. Raj Bawa was bought by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs 2 crore while Hangargekar was roped in by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 1.5 crore. Meanwhile, Yash Dhull was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 50 lakh. However, the likes of Harnoor Singh and Vicky Ostwal did not find buyers at the ongoing auction.

"Coming Home": Watch Ishan Kishan Reacts To Whopping Mumbai Indians Deal In IPL 2022 Auction

Ishan Kishan is set to return to Mumbai Indians (MI) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season after his services were acquired by the franchise for a whopping fee of Rs 15.25 crore. In the process, Kishan also became the most expensive buy of the IPL 2022 auction so far. Kishan, who made his IPL debut in 2016 with the now-defunct Gujarat Lions, had earlier been bought by the Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2018 season. He was, however, not among the four players retained by MI during the player retentions ahead of the IPL mega auction. The wicketkeeper-batter reacted to his big pay day by sharing his excitement at being able to return to MI.

Rohit Sharma Shares Photo Of "Tensed" Team India Players Following IPL 2022 Auction From Hotel. See Pic

With Team India currently gearing up for the upcoming T20I series vs West Indies, white-ball captain Rohit Sharma took to social media to share a photo of his teammates following the IPL 2022 auction. In the photo which Rohit Sharma posted as his Instagram story, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav could be seen in a hotel room with their eyes glued to TV screen. Kishan and Iyer looked happy in the photo and have already been picked by Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). MI splashed INR 15.25 crore on the wicketkeeper-batter, which also made him the most expensive buy in the ongoing auction. He overtook Iyer, who was earlier picked for INR 12.25 crore by KKR.

India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma Weighs In On Virat Kohli's Form

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said the team management isn't worried about Virat Kohli's form as the former captain has scored runs in recent series. Kohli had last scored a century in 2019 against Bangladesh in a day-night Test at the Eden Gardens and since then the batter has failed to reach 100 in any format. In the West Indies series too, Kohli scored 26 runs and got out for a duck in the third ODI on Friday. But when skipper Rohit was asked about Kohli's form, the opening batter said he is not worried about the form.

Cricket: Rohit dismisses concerns about Kohli's form, Simmons rues Windies batting

NEW DELHI : India top order batsman Virat Kohli had a subdued one-day series against West Indies but captain Rohit Sharma said the team were not worried about his form.

Rohit Sharma Says Indian Bowling Unit's Performance "Biggest Positive" In ODI Series Whitewash Win Over West Indies

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday said that the biggest positive out of the ODI series against the West Indies was the performance of the bowling unit. India blanked the West Indies 3-0 as they recorded an easy 96-run win in the third game on Friday. "The biggest positive was obviously our bowling unit. The bowling unit, if I have to differentiate, the fast bowlers and the spinners, they did a great job in this particular series," Rohit said at the post-match press conference. "Along with Prasidh (Krishna), (Mohammed) Siraj was outstanding the way he bowled, with a lot of pace again, with the new ball and in the middle.

Biggest positive was performance of bowling unit, reckons Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma on Friday said that the biggest positive out of the ODI series against the West Indies was the performance of the bowling unit. India blanked the West Indies 3-0 as they recorded an easy 96-run win in the third game on Friday. "The biggest positive was obviously our bowling unit. The bowling unit, if I have to differentiate, the fast bowlers and the spinners, they did a great job in this particular series," Rohit said at the post-match press conference.

Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant help India sweep West Indies in ODI series

Ahmedabad, India - Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant hit half-centuries to set up a thumping 96-run victory for India in the third one-day international against the West Indies and sweep the series on Friday.

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IPL 2022 Auction, Day 2: Windfall For India's U19 World Cup Stars Raj Bawa, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Yash Dhull

"Coming Home": Watch Ishan Kishan Reacts To Whopping Mumbai Indians Deal In IPL 2022 Auction

Rohit Sharma Shares Photo Of "Tensed" Team India Players Following IPL 2022 Auction From Hotel. See Pic

India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma Weighs In On Virat Kohli's Form

Cricket: Rohit dismisses concerns about Kohli's form, Simmons rues Windies batting

Rohit Sharma Says Indian Bowling Unit's Performance "Biggest Positive" In ODI Series Whitewash Win Over West Indies

Biggest positive was performance of bowling unit, reckons Rohit Sharma

Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant help India sweep West Indies in ODI series