IPL 2022: Sam Curran open up on not entering IPL Mega auction;

IPL 2022: Sam Curran open up on not entering IPL Mega auction;

IPL 2022: England all-rounder Sam Curran opted out of the auction ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). He said that he will concentrate on his rehabilitation. And will begin the season with Surrey Cricket.

Taking to his Twitter, Curran wrote, “It is agreed that sadly I should not enter the IPL auction this year. And to focus on my rehabilitation. I’m back in the nets and feeling great so hope to be back soon. Wishing everyone all the best for the tournament. I look forward to starting the season with @surreycricket.”

Apart from Curran, the auction does not include West Indies opener Chris Gayle. Moreover, Australia pacer Mitchell Starc, England all-rounder Ben Stokes. And England pacer Jofra Archer, and England all-rounder Chris Woakes.

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The IPL player registration period ended on January 20. With a total of 1,214 players (896 Indian and 318 international) registering for the player auction in 2022.

The two-day mega auction will see 10 teams. Bidding for some of the finest talents in world cricket. The players’ list incorporates 270 capped, 903 uncapped, and 41 Associate players.

The detailed list is as follows:

Firstly, Capped Indian (61 players), Capped International (209 players), Associate (41 players). Secondly,  Uncapped Indians who were a part of previous IPL seasons (143 players). Thirdly, Uncapped International who were a part of previous IPL seasons (6 players). Moreover, Uncapped Indians (692 players), and Uncapped Internationals (62 players).