Shikhar Dhawan has been one of the prolific openers in the IPL history with excellent numbers over the years and the last two years have been especially good for the Delhi lad. He is approaching the 6000-run mark in his IPL career having played for various franchises over the years after making his debut in IPL for the Delhi side in 2008.  He was part of the Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad franchises and returned to his home side in IPL 2019 in the trade window.

Since then the 36-year-old has been a different player with the number of shots he has brought into his game. He was earlier criticised for his strike rate but managed to break the barriers with consecutive centuries in IPL 2020 and took the Delhi side to their first IPL finals. There is no doubt that he is still one of the swiftest runners between the wickets and at the peak of his powers.

The Delhi Capitals retained Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje ahead of IPL 2022 auction and Dhawan&#8217;s rejection did turn up the eyebrows. However, he will now be up in the mega auction in the Marquee list for a base price of 2 crores and there could be bidding of wars for the left-hander because of his ability to break free in the powerplay and his consistent performances in the last two seasons of IPL.

3 teams that might target Shikhar Dhawan:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-565693" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-565693" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings have gone for experience always and Dhawan will definitely be in their plans when it comes to adding to their Indian contingent. He provides a left-hand option at the top and can open the innings with the upcoming sensation Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-will-be-surreal-to-play-under-ms-dhoni-chetan-sakariya-ahead-of-the-2022-ipl-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> definitely knows the value of a seasoned campaigner as he had the likes of Suresh Raina in the past and the same could be expected in this auction as well. Chennai Super Kings have retained Ravindra Jadeja(16 Cr), MS Dhoni(12 Cr), Moeen Ali(8 Cr) and Ruturaj Gaikwad(6 Cr) ahead of IPL 2022 auction.

They have missed out on the option of Faf Du Plessis who has served them well at the top. While Faf is expected to hold up an overseas position, it might be wise for the CSK side to target the Indian veteran. Dhawan is one of the excellent players of spin as well, and he can become a potent option at Chennai once the tournament shifts back to the original venues.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-560319" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-5.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-560319" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Delhi Capitals have been really good in picking up the Indian contingent and getting a strong core which they managed to do it convincingly since IPL 2018. They got the likes of Prithvi Shaw from the U19 setup who is one of the destructive openers going around at the moment and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rishabh-pant-needs-to-increase-his-maturity-level-danish-kaneria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rishabh Pant</strong></a> captained the franchise brilliantly in the previous season as well.

However, their success in the last three years has been possible because of the inclusion of Shikhar Dhawan who has been instrumental at the top. Delhi might have left their top run-scorer from the previous IPL edition with the thoughts of getting him back in the mega auction. With only 4 retentions possible, getting back Dhawan was relatively much easier than getting back someone like Prithvi who can demolish the bowling attack.

Both these batters have formed a great pair at the top of the order for the Delhi franchise and it won&#8217;t be a surprise if the Delhi Capitals pick back Dhawan in the mega auction to repay his efforts.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-507983" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-2.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-507983" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Royal Challengers Bangalore, over the years, have been relying on two key performers, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/u19-world-cup-2022-virat-kohli-interacts-with-the-india-u19-side-ahead-of-the-final-against-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong> </a>and AB De Villiers for their success and are yet to win an IPL trophy yet. Virat has stepped down from IPL captaincy while AB has announced his retirement from all forms of the game.

This means that RCB will have to pick a captain from the mega auction and they will need to build their Indian batting contingent. RCB has retained Kohli(15 Cr), Glenn Maxwell(11 Cr) and Mohammad Siraj(7 Cr) ahead of the mega auction and one of the reasons behind their lack of trophy count has been the support around Kohli.

However, this time they might have a better auction strategy in picking up players and Dhawan will certainly be on their radar. He ticks a lot of boxes for the RCB with experience at the top and Kohli can play the anchor role which suited him really well in IPL 2016.

<p>Shikhar Dhawan has been one of the prolific openers in the IPL history with excellent numbers over the years and the last two years have been especially good for the Delhi lad. He is approaching the 6000-run mark in his IPL career having played for various franchises over the years after making his debut in IPL for the Delhi side in 2008.&nbsp; He was part of the Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad franchises and returned to his home side in IPL 2019 in the trade window.</p>
<p>Since then the 36-year-old has been a different player with the number of shots he has brought into his game. He was earlier criticised for his strike rate but managed to break the barriers with consecutive centuries in IPL 2020 and took the Delhi side to their first IPL finals. There is no doubt that he is still one of the swiftest runners between the wickets and at the peak of his powers.</p>
<p>The Delhi Capitals retained Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje ahead of IPL 2022 auction and Dhawan’s rejection did turn up the eyebrows. However, he will now be up in the mega auction in the Marquee list for a base price of 2 crores and there could be bidding of wars for the left-hander because of his ability to break free in the powerplay and his consistent performances in the last two seasons of IPL.</p>
<h3>3 teams that might target Shikhar Dhawan:</h3>
<h3>1. Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_565693" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-565693" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-565693" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-565693" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The defending champions Chennai Super Kings have gone for experience always and Dhawan will definitely be in their plans when it comes to adding to their Indian contingent. He provides a left-hand option at the top and can open the innings with the upcoming sensation Ruturaj Gaikwad.</p>
<p>Skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-will-be-surreal-to-play-under-ms-dhoni-chetan-sakariya-ahead-of-the-2022-ipl-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> definitely knows the value of a seasoned campaigner as he had the likes of Suresh Raina in the past and the same could be expected in this auction as well. Chennai Super Kings have retained Ravindra Jadeja(16 Cr), MS Dhoni(12 Cr), Moeen Ali(8 Cr) and Ruturaj Gaikwad(6 Cr) ahead of IPL 2022 auction.</p>
<p>They have missed out on the option of Faf Du Plessis who has served them well at the top. While Faf is expected to hold up an overseas position, it might be wise for the CSK side to target the Indian veteran. Dhawan is one of the excellent players of spin as well, and he can become a potent option at Chennai once the tournament shifts back to the original venues.</p>
<h3>2. Delhi Capitals</h3>
<figure id="attachment_560319" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-560319" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-560319" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-5.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-560319" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Delhi Capitals have been really good in picking up the Indian contingent and getting a strong core which they managed to do it convincingly since IPL 2018. They got the likes of Prithvi Shaw from the U19 setup who is one of the destructive openers going around at the moment and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rishabh-pant-needs-to-increase-his-maturity-level-danish-kaneria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rishabh Pant</strong></a> captained the franchise brilliantly in the previous season as well.</p>
<p>However, their success in the last three years has been possible because of the inclusion of Shikhar Dhawan who has been instrumental at the top. Delhi might have left their top run-scorer from the previous IPL edition with the thoughts of getting him back in the mega auction. With only 4 retentions possible, getting back Dhawan was relatively much easier than getting back someone like Prithvi who can demolish the bowling attack.</p>
<p>Both these batters have formed a great pair at the top of the order for the Delhi franchise and it won’t be a surprise if the Delhi Capitals pick back Dhawan in the mega auction to repay his efforts.</p>
<h3>3. Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_507983" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-507983" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-507983" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-2.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-507983" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore, over the years, have been relying on two key performers, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/u19-world-cup-2022-virat-kohli-interacts-with-the-india-u19-side-ahead-of-the-final-against-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong> </a>and AB De Villiers for their success and are yet to win an IPL trophy yet. Virat has stepped down from IPL captaincy while AB has announced his retirement from all forms of the game.</p>
<p>This means that RCB will have to pick a captain from the mega auction and they will need to build their Indian batting contingent. RCB has retained Kohli(15 Cr), Glenn Maxwell(11 Cr) and Mohammad Siraj(7 Cr) ahead of the mega auction and one of the reasons behind their lack of trophy count has been the support around Kohli.</p>
<p>However, this time they might have a better auction strategy in picking up players and Dhawan will certainly be on their radar. He ticks a lot of boxes for the RCB with experience at the top and Kohli can play the anchor role which suited him really well in IPL 2016.</p>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan has been one of the prolific openers in the IPL history with excellent numbers over the years and the last two years have been especially good for the Delhi lad. He is approaching the 6000-run mark in his IPL career having played for various franchises over the years after making his debut in IPL for the Delhi side in 2008.  He was part of the Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad franchises and returned to his home side in IPL 2019 in the trade window.</p>
<p>Since then the 36-year-old has been a different player with the number of shots he has brought into his game. He was earlier criticised for his strike rate but managed to break the barriers with consecutive centuries in IPL 2020 and took the Delhi side to their first IPL finals. There is no doubt that he is still one of the swiftest runners between the wickets and at the peak of his powers.</p>
<p>The Delhi Capitals retained Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje ahead of IPL 2022 auction and Dhawan&#8217;s rejection did turn up the eyebrows. However, he will now be up in the mega auction in the Marquee list for a base price of 2 crores and there could be bidding of wars for the left-hander because of his ability to break free in the powerplay and his consistent performances in the last two seasons of IPL.</p>
<h3>3 teams that might target Shikhar Dhawan:</h3>
<h3>1. Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_565693" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-565693" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-565693" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-565693" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The defending champions Chennai Super Kings have gone for experience always and Dhawan will definitely be in their plans when it comes to adding to their Indian contingent. He provides a left-hand option at the top and can open the innings with the upcoming sensation Ruturaj Gaikwad.</p>
<p>Skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-will-be-surreal-to-play-under-ms-dhoni-chetan-sakariya-ahead-of-the-2022-ipl-mega-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> definitely knows the value of a seasoned campaigner as he had the likes of Suresh Raina in the past and the same could be expected in this auction as well. Chennai Super Kings have retained Ravindra Jadeja(16 Cr), MS Dhoni(12 Cr), Moeen Ali(8 Cr) and Ruturaj Gaikwad(6 Cr) ahead of IPL 2022 auction.</p>
<p>They have missed out on the option of Faf Du Plessis who has served them well at the top. While Faf is expected to hold up an overseas position, it might be wise for the CSK side to target the Indian veteran. Dhawan is one of the excellent players of spin as well, and he can become a potent option at Chennai once the tournament shifts back to the original venues.</p>
<h3>2. Delhi Capitals</h3>
<figure id="attachment_560319" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-560319" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-560319" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-5.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-560319" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Delhi Capitals have been really good in picking up the Indian contingent and getting a strong core which they managed to do it convincingly since IPL 2018. They got the likes of Prithvi Shaw from the U19 setup who is one of the destructive openers going around at the moment and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rishabh-pant-needs-to-increase-his-maturity-level-danish-kaneria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rishabh Pant</strong></a> captained the franchise brilliantly in the previous season as well.</p>
<p>However, their success in the last three years has been possible because of the inclusion of Shikhar Dhawan who has been instrumental at the top. Delhi might have left their top run-scorer from the previous IPL edition with the thoughts of getting him back in the mega auction. With only 4 retentions possible, getting back Dhawan was relatively much easier than getting back someone like Prithvi who can demolish the bowling attack.</p>
<p>Both these batters have formed a great pair at the top of the order for the Delhi franchise and it won&#8217;t be a surprise if the Delhi Capitals pick back Dhawan in the mega auction to repay his efforts.</p>
<h3>3. Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_507983" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-507983" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-507983" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-2.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-507983" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore, over the years, have been relying on two key performers, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/u19-world-cup-2022-virat-kohli-interacts-with-the-india-u19-side-ahead-of-the-final-against-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong> </a>and AB De Villiers for their success and are yet to win an IPL trophy yet. Virat has stepped down from IPL captaincy while AB has announced his retirement from all forms of the game.</p>
<p>This means that RCB will have to pick a captain from the mega auction and they will need to build their Indian batting contingent. RCB has retained Kohli(15 Cr), Glenn Maxwell(11 Cr) and Mohammad Siraj(7 Cr) ahead of the mega auction and one of the reasons behind their lack of trophy count has been the support around Kohli.</p>
<p>However, this time they might have a better auction strategy in picking up players and Dhawan will certainly be on their radar. He ticks a lot of boxes for the RCB with experience at the top and Kohli can play the anchor role which suited him really well in IPL 2016.</p>

Shikhar Dhawan has been in prime form in the last two editions of IPL.

IPL 2022: 3 teams that might target Shikhar Dhawan in mega auction

Shikhar Dhawan will be up for grabs in the IPL 2022 mega auction after the Delhi Capitals failed to retain him.