Originally posted by: Savera84
Marquee set done
So that was a fairly hectic marquee set. Lots of bids - I think de Kock and Warner were got at bargain prices.
So here's the franchises who were in action:
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (8.25 crore), Kagiso Rabada (9.25 crore). So they've got an opening partner for Mayank Agarwal and a new-ball attack leader.
Rajasthan Royals: R Ashwin (5 crore), Trent Boult (8 crore). They needed bowlers, having retained only batters, and they've got two experienced ones.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Pat Cummins (7.25 crore), Shreyas Iyer (12.25 crore). They've spent a big part of the purse. Got a captain in Iyer - or even Cummins possibly.
Gujarat Titans: Mohammed Shami (6.25 crore). Solid experience to add to the core they have.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (7 crore). Solid performer, but I'm wondering about him and Kohli opening together, they're both similar sorts.
Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock (6.75 crore). Great buy, and perfect complement to KL Rahul as opener.
Delhi Capitals: David Warner (6.25 crore). What an opening combo he'll make with Prithvi Shaw.
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