The BCCI confirmed that the IPL 2022 mega auction will take place on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru. Former Indian fast bowler Sreesanth along with 590 cricketers will be going under the hammer during the two-day mega auction
While, Sreesanth had registered his name for the IPL auction last year too, but couldn’t make it to the final list. Coming back from a seven-year suspension due to his alleged involvement in the spot-fixing scandal, he played for Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in January. This year he has been registered for the player auction at a base price of Rs 50 lakh.
Soon after the final list for the mega auction was announced by the BCCI, Sreesanth took to social media to express his gratitude to the fans and thanked everyone. “Love you all..Can’t thank you all..Thank you so much..#Grateful and will always be grateful to each of you..Please keep me in your prayers for the final auction too ” Sreesanth wrote.
Sreesanth last represented Rajasthan Royals in the 6th edition of the T20 league. He has also been part of Punjab Kings and Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The 38-year-old pacer has dismissed 40 batsmen in 44 IPL matches. He has scalped 54 wickets in 65 T20s.