Published on: Mar 22, 2022 10:59 am IST|Updated on: Mar 22, 2022 10:59 am IST
2022 IPL teams – IPL enters it’s 15th year with the addition of two new teams this season. The league will be completely held at India this time around after being moved to UAE in the last couple of seasons due to COVID. The tournament will feature a total of 74 games and will run from March 26 till 29 May.
Now let’s take a look at the ten teams that are going to feature this season.
1. Chennai Super Kings
The defending champions have retained most of their players from last season and would look to successfully defend the title. Captain – MS Dhoni Coach – Stephen Fleming Principal Sponsor – TVS Eurogrip Jersey Colour – Yellow
2. Mumbai Indians
The five time IPL champions has invested a lot on the future with some exciting and as a result had to settle for a squad with some glaring issues. Captain – Rohit Sharma Coach – Mahela Jayawardene Principal Sponsor – Slice Jersey Colour – Blue & Gold
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore
The Bangalore based franchise will once again begin their quest for their first ever IPL title this season under a new captain in Faf du Plessis. Captain – Faf du Plessis Coach – Sanjay Bangar Principal Sponsor – MPL Jersey Colour – Dark Blue & Red
4. Kolkata Knight Riders
The runners-up from last season would look to go one up this year to get to their third IPL trophy under a young new captain in Shreyas Iyer. Captain – Shreyas Iyer Coach – Brendon McCullum Principal Sponsor – WinZO Jersey Colour – Purple & Gold
5. Delhi Capitals
They’ve made the playoffs in the last three seasons but are yet to win a IPL trophy. With a young energetic Rishabh Pant at the helm, DC would aim for their first ever IPL trophy. Captain – Rishabh Pant Coach – Ricky Ponting Principal Sponsor – BOLT Jersey Colour – Blue & Red
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Tom Moody is back as the head coach and the squad looks fresh in the absence of Warner, Rashid and Bairstow. Williamson will look to lead the side to their second IPL title. Captain – Kane Williamson Coach – Tom Moody Principal Sponsor – Cars24 Jersey Colour – Orange
7. Punjab Kings
The Punjab Kings have built an explosive batting unit after the departure of KL Rahul and seem like genuine contenders for the IPL title this season under the new captain Mayank Agarwal. Captain – Mayank Agarwal Coach – Anil Kumble Principal Sponsor – BKT Jersey Colour – Red & Gold
8. Rajasthan Royals
The inaugural champions haven’t won the trophy since 2008 and would look to win it this time under Sangakkara and Samson. Captain – Sanju Samson Coach – Kumar Sangakkara Principal Sponsor – Happilo Jersey Colour – Pink & Blue
9. Lucknow SuperGiants
Sanjeev Goenka has some unfinished business in the IPL after his previous franchise, Rising Pune SuperGiants lost the finals in 2017. Gambhir mentor the team which has Rahul and Flower as captain and coach. Captain – KL Rahul Coach – Andy Flower Principal Sponsor – My11Cricle Jersey Colour – Green(rumoured)
10. Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans seems to have the weakest squad among all franchises. They are new to the league and would look to start well under the leadership of Hardik and Nehra. Captain – Hardik Pandya Coach – Ashish Nehra Principal Sponsor – Ather Energy Jersey Colour – Blue
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