IPL 2022 Auction – Lucknow Super Giants, the team management who took the decision of convincing KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis and Ravi Bishnoi. According to us, they have laid a perfect foundation stone for the team at a great price. Lucknow spent only 30 crores to onboard the three stars in their side. Thus, are left with 60 crores for the mega auction 2022. KL Rahul has been named as the captain of the team.
Here are the probable players Lucknow Super Giants should buy-
1) Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina or better known as Mr. IPL for his consistency in IPL. The number 3 batsman will answer all the queries of a steady, aggressive and anchor batsman, as he has played at this position for a long time over the years. Additionally, his experience will be exquisite for the side.
2) Jonny Bairstow
The opener has been phenomenal with his bat, both in international cricket and for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He can be that batsman who will go all guns in the powerplay for Lucknow Super Giants, whereas KL Rahul can play the anchoring role in the match. Moreover, the English batsman is available for a base price of 1.5 crores.
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3) Shardul Thakur
Lord Thakur, as he has been known lately for his magical skills and proving to be a boon for the team. You need to break a partnership ? Bring Shardul Thakur. There is a collapse in batting ? Shardul Thakur will manage and score a half century. He will be a gem to a side as he definitely falls in the category of an all-rounder with his aptness.
4) Pat Cummins
An Aussie is synonym to extra pace and bounce, whenever we hear about an Australian fast bowler. Pat Cummins is currently no.1 ICC test bowler, which tells a lot about his propensity. Lucknow Super Giants have already secured a brilliant spinner (Ravi Bishnoi) and Pat Cummins can be there strike fast bowler to uproot the stumps of batsmen.
5) Shahrukh Khan
Lucknow Super Giants certainly lack a potential finisher in the team. Shahrukh Khan, a former batsman from Punjab Kings has evinced his utility. The extra power hitting ability gives him an edge over other batsman.
6) Nitish Rana
The left hander Delhi batsman can evince to be number 4 batsmen in the line up. Nitish Rana has the exposure of facing the bowler at different batting position, however he handed out some good runs at this position. A competent player will strength Lucknow Super Giants batting balance in nightmare situations.