Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to release Shreyas Iyer back to the auctions. The team had fought hard to buy him at the IPL 2022 Mega Auctions. He had delivered, helping the side win the competition in IPL 2024. Now that he is back under the hammer, the demand will be the same. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three teams which targeted Shreyas Iyer in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction and might do it again.
1) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB was one of the first teams to raise the baton when Iyer’s name came up on the screen. However, the franchise did not proceed further with the bid.
Nevertheless, the team will look to have a star Indian batter in the side. While the preference will be the likes of KL Rahul, if the auction dynamics do not allow, RCB could have to target someone like Shreyas.
2) Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals is one of the teams which targeted Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2022 Mega Auction and might do it again. One of the main reasons why Iyer left DC was because he was not going to get captaincy.
There could be an opening at DC now that Pant is likely to be released. If that is the case, DC can target Iyer and make him the skipper again. It would be a great move to have him back on the side because of his experience at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and also because he is an experienced batter and captain now.
3) Lucknow Super Giants
LSG will need to replace KL Rahul for IPL 2025 and beyond. Shreyas Iyer will be a good choice to replace Rahul and hence, LSG could target him.
In fact, Iyer could also be a captaincy choice for LSG. It will be risky to make Pooran the skipper and hence, LSG can go for an Indian option.
