Indian T20 League

After two phases 60 games we finally have the winners of the fourteenth edition of the Indian T20 League. Chennai defeated Kolkata to mark a fitting end to what has been a fascinating season. This was the fourth title victory for Dhoni's men who have been at their very best this year. The dynamic duo of Faf and Ruturaj at the top of the batting order was one of the key highlights for the men in yellow this season. The pair were instrumental for Chennai's dominant run in the tournament. With 635 runs in 16 games at a staggering average of 45, Gaikwad also bagged the orange cap. Harshal Patel was another youngster who impressed one and all with his accuracy and subtle variations in pace. This season also marked the end of Virat Kohli's reign as the Bangalore skipper. Earlier last month the prolific run getter took the cricket fraternity by surprise by announcing that 2021 will be his final season as the captain of the Bangalore franchise. Ahead of the fifteenth edition let us have a look at the essential details:

Mega Auction

Before the commencement of the 2022 season a mega auction will take place. Ahead of this auction, teams were asked to retain only 4 players. This move will make way for other franchises to bid for players which were earlier retained by their team. The mega auction will be a major boost for the franchises who are looking to restore their squads. The auction is likely to be held somewhere in December this year

Addition of 2 new franchises

The Indian Cricket board confirmed that two new teams will be added in the upcoming season. This will make a total of 10 teams involved in the 15th edition of the Indian T20 League. The two new teams are likely to be announced by October 25 2020.