IPL 2022 Mega-Auctions have led to a major reshuffle in the composition of all franchises. While some players have joined another franchise for the first time, some of them have returned to the team that they were once part of. In fact, there are plenty of examples of the same. On that note, in this article, we take a look at eight players who returned to their old IPL team in IPL 2022 after representing other franchises.
1) Dinesh Karthik to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Dinesh Karthik is one of the players who returned to their old IPL team in IPL 2022 after representing other franchises. After Yuvraj Singh was released, RCB procured DK at INR 10.5 Cr for IPL 2015. However, he could return with just 141 runs and hence, was later released. Since then, the wicket-keeper has spent time in Delhi and in Kolkata. However, for IPL 2022, he will make a return to RCB. The franchise hired his services at INR 5.5 Cr.
2) Karn Sharma to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Not many know but Karn Sharma actually started his career at RCB. In fact, back in 2009, the leg-spinner played one game for the franchise but he was dropped after the game. Later, Karn represented teams such as Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. He won trophies everywhere and now, he would operate as the backup to Wanindu Hasaranga from IPL 2022.
3) Mayank Markande to Mumbai Indians
In IPL 2018 and 2019, Mayank Markhande was part of Mumbai Indians. He was one of the prime components of the spin attack, collecting 16 wickets from 17 games. However, he has found game time hard to come after he moved away from MI. That said, the Punjab spinner will represent the franchise in IPL 2022. Considering the combination that MI has picked, Mayank could also get a few games.
4) David Warner to Delhi Capitals
David Warner is one of the popular players who returned to their old IPL team in IPL 2022 after representing other franchises. Back in 2009, Delhi picked Warner as an uncapped player. He scored 1435 runs for the franchise in 55 games. In 2014, he made the move to Sunrisers Hyderabad and went on to become the highest run-getter for the franchise. At IPL 2022 Auctions, Delhi re-hired Warner and hence, it will be a comeback for the Australian.
5) KS Bharat to Delhi Capitals
Although KS Bharat has hogged the limelight only recently, not many know that he was first part of IPL back in 2015. He was in the Delhi squad but did not get a game. For IPL 2022, he has been brought back and could also get a few chances.
6) Umesh Yadav to Kolkata Knight Riders
After spending his initial years in Delhi, Umesh Yadav made the move to KKR in 2014. He was part of the squad until 2017 and contributed to many fine victories for the franchise. Since IPL 2018, he has represented teams such as RCB and Delhi again. Now, KKR has re-hired him back and Umesh happens to be the most experienced Indian pacer in the team.
7) Sandeep Sharma to Punjab Kings
Sandeep Sharma started his IPL career with Punjab Kings. In 56 games for the franchise, he collected a total of 71 wickets. He was extremely successful for the unit and later, he made the move to SRH. However, ahead of IPL 2022, he has been brought back by the franchise. Sandeep could get to share the new ball with Kagiso Rabada from IPL 2022.
8) Rishi Dhawan to Punjab Kings
Rishi Dhawan was part of Punjab Kings in IPL 2008. He then played for a season in 2013 for Mumbai Indians. From 2014 to 2016, he represented Punjab Kings again before joining KKR for IPL 2017. Since then, he has not been part of IPL and for the upcoming campaign, the Himachal Pradesh all-rounder will return back to the Punjab team.
