The countdown for the IPL 2022 mega auction has begun and ten franchises are all set to go into the bidding war to sign their preferred choice of players. A total of 1,214 players have registered their names for the mega auction, which is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. Of those 1,214 players, 896 are Indians and 318 are overseas players. Now, former Indian cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has made a bold prediction ahead of IPL 2022 mega-auction and stated that 'Chahar family' will be the richest at the end.
Aakash Chopra on Wednesday took to his Twitter handle and stated that no matter who will be the most expensive player at the end of the IPL 2022 mega auction, the Chahar brothers (Deepak and Rahul) are going to emulate the brothers in the IPL before them. Furthermore, Aakash Chopra stated that as far as the money is concerned the 'Chahar family' will be the richest.
"No matter who’s the most expensive player at this #IPLMegaAuction One thing is certain that Chahar brothers (Deepak and Rahul) are going to emulate the brothers in the IPL before them. As far as the monies are concerned Chahar family will be the richest after the auction," wrote Aakash Chopra.
Deepak Chahar & Rahul Chahar in IPL
Deepak Chahar and Rahul Chahar have impressed cricket experts around the world with their performance in the Indian Premier League over the years. While Deepak Chahar used to play for the MS Dhoni-led squad Chennai Super Kings, leg-spinner Rahul Chahar used to play for the Mumbai Indians. Both Deepak and Rahul Chahar have not been retained by their respective franchise, however, the ten franchises might go into a bidding war to sign them and bolster their bowling as well as batting arsenal.