The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is most likely to start on April 2 with many new transformations coming into the tournament. The addition of the two new teams will result in a change in the structure of the championship. The two new inclusions for this IPL are Lucknow and Ahmedabad.

The two fresh teams can buy a total of three players ahead of the mega auction, and they cannot pick more than two Indian players (capped/uncapped) and more than one overseas player, and more than one Indian uncapped player. The existing eight teams could retain a maximum of four players each.

The price cap for the teams has been extended to 90 crores from 85 crores this year. The brand new teams will have a budget of 33 crores each to buy players before they reach the auction pool.

In this article, let&#8217;s take a look at three players the Lucknow franchise might pick ahead of the IPL mega auction

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-566860 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-1.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566860" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption>

The classy Indian opener KL Rahul parted ways with the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-kl-rahul-likely-to-part-ways-with-punjab-kings-ahead-of-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Punjab Kings</strong></a> team and most likely would be signed by the unnamed Lucknow team ahead of the mega auction as per the reports from official sources. He is an all-dimensional cricketer who could fill in the spot of an opener, a wicket-keeper, and, most importantly, a captain.

Rahul has been playing the IPL since 2013 and his statistics have only been rising up the ladder since then. He was a part of the Punjab franchise from 2018 and led the team since 2020. He looked like the lonely wolf in the team and they couldn’t qualify even once under his tenure.

KL and the Punjab Kings team would look for a fresh start from the 15th edition and, since it hasn’t worked for them under him, he will be open to bidding. The Lucknow team would look to get a star player who could lead the side for many more years and Rahul is the best contender on the list.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-459305 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-against-RR.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya-against RR" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-459305" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya-against RR. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Star Indian all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-has-to-bowl-for-him-to-be-considered-as-an-all-rounder-kapil-dev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a>, who might not be retained by the Mumbai Indians franchise will be available for the teams to embrace him for their future. He is a player who already comes with star-studded popularity and his ability to bat, bowl and field are known to the world.

He hasn&#8217;t quite been in form after his comeback from injury, but his capabilities bring him on the list. His bad form may just temporary. The youngster not only brings the team his performances, but also his brand and fanbase.

If at all KL Rahul becomes Lucknow’s captain, it is much anticipatory that Hardik will play for them, as we all know their compatibility. The franchise would not get a better all-rounder than him and he would also fit in the purse of the team. He could definitely satisfy the management with the finishing role for which he is most popularised.

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-463696 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kagiso-Rabada.jpg" alt="Kagiso Rabada" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-463696" class="wp-caption-text">Kagiso Rabada. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Kagiso Rabada, the Proteas right-arm-fast bowler, will certainly be in the minds of the owners to be signed ahead of the mega auction. Rabada debuted for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2017 and has been a permanent member of their side since then.

However, due to Rabada’s below-average performance in the 2021 IPL, his ally <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-delhi-capitals-to-retain-rishabh-pant-prithvi-shaw-axar-patel-and-anrich-nortje-for-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anrich Nortje</strong></a> was preferred ahead of him to be retained in the squad as per the reports. The speedster has played 50 IPL matches and has taken 76 wickets with an economy of 8.21. He also won the Purple Cap in 2020.

The team, which is looking for a bowler who could take early wickets and could contain and pick wickets in the death, would prefer him. Lucknow, with only one slot open for the overseas player, may go for him, as he could be the leader of their bowling attack.

<p>The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is most likely to start on April 2 with many new transformations coming into the tournament. The addition of the two new teams will result in a change in the structure of the championship. The two new inclusions for this IPL are Lucknow and Ahmedabad.</p>
<p>The two fresh teams can buy a total of three players ahead of the mega auction, and they cannot pick more than two Indian players (capped/uncapped) and more than one overseas player, and more than one Indian uncapped player. The existing eight teams could retain a maximum of four players each.</p>
<p>The price cap for the teams has been extended to 90 crores from 85 crores this year. The brand new teams will have a budget of 33 crores each to buy players before they reach the auction pool.</p>
<h3>In this article, let’s take a look at three players the Lucknow franchise might pick ahead of the IPL mega auction</h3>
<h3>1. KL Rahul</h3>
<figure id="attachment_566860" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-566860" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-566860 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-1.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566860" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The classy Indian opener KL Rahul parted ways with the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-kl-rahul-likely-to-part-ways-with-punjab-kings-ahead-of-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Punjab Kings</strong></a> team and most likely would be signed by the unnamed Lucknow team ahead of the mega auction as per the reports from official sources. He is an all-dimensional cricketer who could fill in the spot of an opener, a wicket-keeper, and, most importantly, a captain.</p>
<p>Rahul has been playing the IPL since 2013 and his statistics have only been rising up the ladder since then. He was a part of the Punjab franchise from 2018 and led the team since 2020. He looked like the lonely wolf in the team and they couldn’t qualify even once under his tenure.</p>
<p>KL and the Punjab Kings team would look for a fresh start from the 15th edition and, since it hasn’t worked for them under him, he will be open to bidding. The Lucknow team would look to get a star player who could lead the side for many more years and Rahul is the best contender on the list.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. Hardik Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_459305" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-459305" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-459305 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-against-RR.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya-against RR" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-459305" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya-against RR. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Star Indian all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-has-to-bowl-for-him-to-be-considered-as-an-all-rounder-kapil-dev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a>, who might not be retained by the Mumbai Indians franchise will be available for the teams to embrace him for their future. He is a player who already comes with star-studded popularity and his ability to bat, bowl and field are known to the world.</p>
<p>He hasn’t quite been in form after his comeback from injury, but his capabilities bring him on the list. His bad form may just temporary. The youngster not only brings the team his performances, but also his brand and fanbase.</p>
<p>If at all KL Rahul becomes Lucknow’s captain, it is much anticipatory that Hardik will play for them, as we all know their compatibility. The franchise would not get a better all-rounder than him and he would also fit in the purse of the team. He could definitely satisfy the management with the finishing role for which he is most popularised.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>3. Kagiso Rabada</h3>
<figure id="attachment_463696" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-463696" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-463696 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kagiso-Rabada.jpg" alt="Kagiso Rabada" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-463696" class="wp-caption-text">Kagiso Rabada. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kagiso Rabada, the Proteas right-arm-fast bowler, will certainly be in the minds of the owners to be signed ahead of the mega auction. Rabada debuted for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2017 and has been a permanent member of their side since then.</p>
<p>However, due to Rabada’s below-average performance in the 2021 IPL, his ally <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-delhi-capitals-to-retain-rishabh-pant-prithvi-shaw-axar-patel-and-anrich-nortje-for-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anrich Nortje</strong></a> was preferred ahead of him to be retained in the squad as per the reports. The speedster has played 50 IPL matches and has taken 76 wickets with an economy of 8.21. He also won the Purple Cap in 2020.</p>
<p>The team, which is looking for a bowler who could take early wickets and could contain and pick wickets in the death, would prefer him. Lucknow, with only one slot open for the overseas player, may go for him, as he could be the leader of their bowling attack.</p>

<p>The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is most likely to start on April 2 with many new transformations coming into the tournament. The addition of the two new teams will result in a change in the structure of the championship. The two new inclusions for this IPL are Lucknow and Ahmedabad.</p>
<p>The two fresh teams can buy a total of three players ahead of the mega auction, and they cannot pick more than two Indian players (capped/uncapped) and more than one overseas player, and more than one Indian uncapped player. The existing eight teams could retain a maximum of four players each.</p>
<p>The price cap for the teams has been extended to 90 crores from 85 crores this year. The brand new teams will have a budget of 33 crores each to buy players before they reach the auction pool.</p>
<h3>In this article, let&#8217;s take a look at three players the Lucknow franchise might pick ahead of the IPL mega auction</h3>
<h3>1. KL Rahul</h3>
<figure id="attachment_566860" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-566860" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-566860 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-1.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566860" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo Source: Twitter/Indian Premier League)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The classy Indian opener KL Rahul parted ways with the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-kl-rahul-likely-to-part-ways-with-punjab-kings-ahead-of-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Punjab Kings</strong></a> team and most likely would be signed by the unnamed Lucknow team ahead of the mega auction as per the reports from official sources. He is an all-dimensional cricketer who could fill in the spot of an opener, a wicket-keeper, and, most importantly, a captain.</p>
<p>Rahul has been playing the IPL since 2013 and his statistics have only been rising up the ladder since then. He was a part of the Punjab franchise from 2018 and led the team since 2020. He looked like the lonely wolf in the team and they couldn’t qualify even once under his tenure.</p>
<p>KL and the Punjab Kings team would look for a fresh start from the 15th edition and, since it hasn’t worked for them under him, he will be open to bidding. The Lucknow team would look to get a star player who could lead the side for many more years and Rahul is the best contender on the list.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. Hardik Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_459305" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-459305" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-459305 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-against-RR.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya-against RR" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-459305" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya-against RR. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Star Indian all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-has-to-bowl-for-him-to-be-considered-as-an-all-rounder-kapil-dev/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></a>, who might not be retained by the Mumbai Indians franchise will be available for the teams to embrace him for their future. He is a player who already comes with star-studded popularity and his ability to bat, bowl and field are known to the world.</p>
<p>He hasn&#8217;t quite been in form after his comeback from injury, but his capabilities bring him on the list. His bad form may just temporary. The youngster not only brings the team his performances, but also his brand and fanbase.</p>
<p>If at all KL Rahul becomes Lucknow’s captain, it is much anticipatory that Hardik will play for them, as we all know their compatibility. The franchise would not get a better all-rounder than him and he would also fit in the purse of the team. He could definitely satisfy the management with the finishing role for which he is most popularised.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>3. Kagiso Rabada</h3>
<figure id="attachment_463696" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-463696" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-463696 size-full" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kagiso-Rabada.jpg" alt="Kagiso Rabada" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-463696" class="wp-caption-text">Kagiso Rabada. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kagiso Rabada, the Proteas right-arm-fast bowler, will certainly be in the minds of the owners to be signed ahead of the mega auction. Rabada debuted for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2017 and has been a permanent member of their side since then.</p>
<p>However, due to Rabada’s below-average performance in the 2021 IPL, his ally <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-delhi-capitals-to-retain-rishabh-pant-prithvi-shaw-axar-patel-and-anrich-nortje-for-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anrich Nortje</strong></a> was preferred ahead of him to be retained in the squad as per the reports. The speedster has played 50 IPL matches and has taken 76 wickets with an economy of 8.21. He also won the Purple Cap in 2020.</p>
<p>The team, which is looking for a bowler who could take early wickets and could contain and pick wickets in the death, would prefer him. Lucknow, with only one slot open for the overseas player, may go for him, as he could be the leader of their bowling attack.</p>

The two fresh teams can buy a total of three players ahead of the mega auction.

IPL 2022: 3 Players Lucknow team might pick in the draft ahead of the mega auction

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is most likely to start on April 2 with many new transformations coming into the