R. Ashwin, with 212 IPL appearances, is the most experienced player in the upcoming IPL mega auction. He will be part of Set 4, which includes capped all-rounders. Ashwin, who was with Rajasthan Royals in the last auction cycle, has set a base price of Rs 2 crore. However, RR will not be able to retain him using the RTM card as they have used up all six available slots for retentions.
Three teams that could potentially go after Ashwin in the upcoming auction are Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians.
Chennai Super Kings could see a homecoming for Ashwin, who previously played for them from 2009 to 2015. With left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the team, Ashwin could provide valuable off-spinning all-rounder support on spin-friendly tracks.
Gujarat Titans, the 2022 IPL champions, already have Rashid Khan as their T20 spinner. Adding Ashwin could give them an ideal Indian partner for Rashid, freeing up an overseas player slot and offering greater flexibility in team composition.
Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, have historically relied on overseas pacers to partner with Jasprit Bumrah. Adding Ashwin could provide them with a much-needed Indian spinner in the lineup, allowing him to play a crucial role at number eight while also contributing with his bowling skills in every match.
Overall, Ashwin’s experience and skills make him a valuable asset for any team in the upcoming IPL mega auction.
