The IPL 2022 Mega Auction is in the history books now. The 10 franchises have stacked up their squads ahead of the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. However, one big name who failed to earn a single bid at the mega auction was Suresh Raina.
Nicknamed ‘Mr. IPL’ Raina has made a name for himself with his excellent performances in the Indian Premier League. For a long time, he was the highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history before Virat Kohli overtook him. Raina was a part of the Chennai Super Kings squad that won the IPL trophy last season.
Although he is such a popular and successful cricketer, the IPL franchises did not show any interest in him at the IPL 2022 Auction. Many fans were left disappointed after seeing that Raina did not receive a contract.
Reacting to that, a Twitter user pointed out how Raina said last year that if the Chennai Super Kings win the IPL 2021 season, he will convince MS Dhoni to play another IPL. While Dhoni has continued to play, Raina will not be a part of the season.
“If CSK win IPL 2021 then I will convince MS Dhoni to play IPL 2022 as well,” Raina had said.
Suresh Raina said "If CSK win IPL 2021 then I will convince MS Dhoni to play IPL 2022 as well".
AdvertisementNow Dhoni is playing IPL 2022 but Raina is not 😭💔
What a heart-breaking this is for #CSK#IPLMegaAuction2022 pic.twitter.com/stOVfRUagO
— MaayoN ᶜˢᵏ😎🎩💫 (@itz_satheesh) February 13, 2022
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Suresh Raina can come back as a replacement player in IPL 2022
Although Raina went unsold in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, it is not that he cannot play in the upcoming Indian Premier League season. He can still make a comeback as a replacement player.
Raina has a tremendous record in the IPL. If any of the players present in the squads of the 10 teams pick up an injury or are unavailable due to any reasons, then the franchise can consider signing Raina as a replacement. It will be interesting to see if Mr IPL shows off his skills in the 2022 season.