SHREYAS IYER (Base Price- INR 2 crores, marquee player)

However, the biggest expectation of any Indian player triggering a massive bidding war is Shreyas Iyer. The former Delhi Capitals captain parted ways with the franchise when they decided to go with Rishabh Pant as their skipper going forward and Iyer was eyeing a captaincy role.

Well, he is a proven leader in the IPL, helping DC reach their maiden IPL final in the 2020 edition after helping them qualify for the playoffs for the first time in many years in IPL 2019.

IPL 2022: RCB, KKR, PBKS keen on signing Shreyas Iyer at the mega auction, says report

There are three franchises in KKR, PBKS, and RCB looking for a captain and Shreyas Iyer fits the bill perfectly. He is an amazing batter in the top order and a gun fielder with great leadership qualities.

The right-hander from Mumbai has put his base price at INR 2 crores and has been placed in the marquee players’ list, giving franchisees the first go at placing the highest bid for his services in the IPL 2022 mega auction.