4 players that RCB could retain in the IPL 2022 auction

RCB endured a terrific outing in the 1st half of the 14th edition of the IPL. RCB managed to win an impressive 5 out of 7 matches in the 1st half of IPL 2021. The Bengaluru franchise will look forward to retaining its best players in the upcoming IPL 2022 mega auction. Here is a list of 4 players that RCB could retain in the IPL 2022 auction:

Virat Kohli

At no 1 in this list is current RCB skipper Virat Kohli. Kohli is arguably the most valuable cricketer in IPL history. The current RCB skipper is the only cricketer with more than 6000 runs in the IPL. Moreover, Kohli has been with RCB since the inception of the IPL. Hence, it is highly likely that RCB will retain Virat Kohli in the upcoming IPL 2022 mega auction.

Devdutt Padikkal

Another player that RCB could retain in the upcoming IPL 2022 mega auction is Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal was RCB’s highest run-getter in the 13th edition of the IPL. Padikkal also performed superbly in the 1st leg of the IPL this season. The 20-year-old is expected to perform well in the 2nd leg of the IPL this season.

AB de Villiers

At no 3 in this list is South African cricketer AB de Villiers. AB de Villiers was brilliant for RCB in the 1st leg of the IPL this season. In 7 matches in the 1st half of IPL 2021, AB de Villiers amassed an impressive 207 runs in total. The Bengaluru franchise will be keen on retaining AB de Villiers in the upcoming IPL 2022 mega auction.

Glenn Maxwell

At no 4 in this list is Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell was RCB’s most successful batsman in the 1st leg of the 14th edition of the IPL. In 7 matches in the 1st half of IPL 2021, Glenn Maxwell amassed a total of 223 runs for RCB. The Bengaluru franchise will be keen on retaining Glenn Maxwell for the IPL next season.

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