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5 Players From Uttar Pradesh Whom The Lucknow Franchise Can Target If The City Wins The Bid

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Lucknow is one of the frontrunners when it comes to cities that could win the bid to be home to a new IPL franchise from 2022. If that happens, the franchise will surely target a few players from Uttar Pradesh. In this article, we take a look at five players from Uttar Pradesh whom the Lucknow franchise can target if the city wins the bid.

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It is hard for the new franchises to build their brand when they come so late in the tournament. Buying a few known faces and then winning the home fans over is one strategy they could try. Uttar Pradesh has produced some great cricketers in recent years. The Lucknow franchise is likely to target a few of them to build their squad and fanbase.

1) Bhuvneshwar Kumar

It is unlikely that SRH will retain Bhuvneshwar Kumar before IPL 2022. He is too injury-prone and Bhuvi is also growing old. At the auction, too, Bhuvi’s price may not hit the roof. All these factors seem to be aligning in favour of the Lucknow franchise to get hold of the best cricketer to have emerged from the state in recent years. It is a far-fetched thought but Bhuvi could also be a captaincy choice for the team.

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2) Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina is fit and might be part of IPL for a few more years. CSK may not retain him and hence, Raina could be in the auctions. The franchise can get access to Raina’s fanbase if they sign him. He is a popular cricketer and will help the franchise draw a few sponsorships. Moreover, he is from UP and he will know the home-ground very well. All these factors could help the franchise do well.

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3) Priyam Garg

Priyam Garg is also a player whom the Lucknow franchise can target. In fact, it is a no-brainer that the new franchise must buy him at all costs. SRH surely will not retain him, and Garg is a future captaincy material apart from being a fine batsman. Being from UP, he would receive immense support from the local fans and hence, his inclusion can be a good deal for the franchise.

4) Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav’s IPL career has gone downhill in recent seasons. He is not even getting game time at the moment. With two new teams coming in, this will surely change next season. For Kuldeep, the best option will be for the Lucknow franchise to sign him. This way, he can play on the pitches that he knows very well. Moreover, with the home fans supporting him, pressure to give immediate results will be less.

5) Kartik Tyagi

Kartik Tyagi is one of the players from Uttar Pradesh whom the Lucknow franchise can target if the city wins the bid. Although Rajasthan Royals owns the player now, they might not retain him. If he comes to the auctions, the Lucknow franchise could eye him. Tyagi is one of the rising fast bowlers in the country and pulled off an incredible last over in one of the games in IPL 2021. The youngster has also been in and around the Indian contingent and is likely to break into the squad soon. Hence, he will be a good choice for the franchise.

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