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In a notable development during the IPL auction 2024, Rajasthan Royals made a significant acquisition by securing the services of West Indies skipper Rovman Powell for a substantial amount of INR 7.40 crore.
The dynamic all-rounder, Powell was released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the auction, paving the way for a competitive bidding war. Interestingly, the Caribbean player entered the auction w♏ith a base price of INR 1 crore, but the demand for his skills and leadership drove the bidding process to new h🅠eights.
Royals emerged victorious in the tussle with Kolkata Knight Riders, demonstrating their strategic intent and the value they place on Powell’s cricketing prowess. This acquisition strengthens the Royals’ squad and adds a formidable Caribbean flair to their roster, setting the stage for an exciting chapter in the upcoming IPL season.
Rovman Powell’s performance in IPL 2023
Powell’s stint with the Capitals in the previous IPL season was marked by disappointment, as the latter struggled to make a significant impact on the field. The Jamaica-born cricketer had a dismal performance, managing to score a mere seven runs across three games for the Capitals.
Powell’s below-par cricketing display failed to meet the expectations set by the franchise, leading to the decision to offload him ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, as the Capitals, known for their strategic team-building approach, opted to change their roster.
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Twitter flurries with mixed reactions
As the Royals clinched Powell in a high-voltage bidding battle with Knight Riders, Twitter got abuzz with mixed reactions. The contrasting emotions on the social media platform reflected the dynamic nature of IPL auc♚tions, where fan-bases passionately engage in discussions about team strategies, player acquisitions, and the financial dynamics at play.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
1:20 PM IST 💗
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Rajasthan Royals has strengthened their lower order with Rovm🅰an 🐠Powell.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
me w🌳atching rowman powell go higher than travis head
— megha 🤍 (@GirlBerryman)
Rowman Powell Sold For 7.4 Cr
Steve Smith Unsold.
What’s happening in IPL Auction
— Vikram Nayak (@allsportjacks)
Rovman Powell sold to Rajasthan Royals ꦿat 7.40cr.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Andre Kanithar Ash.
Correctly guessed R🌊🔴ovman Powell to be sold to RR for a price between 6-8C.
— Crikipidea (@crikipidea)
Rovman Powell Rovman Powell
playing for PSL playing for
Rajasthan Royals— SwatKat💃 (@swatic12)
Rovman Powell sold at 7.40cr in
Meanwhile, Rovman Powell in PSL :
— Tweeting Quarantino (@rohitadhikari92)
Rovman Powell sold for Rs 7.40 CR
to Rajsthan Royals— Nitesh Kumar (@NiteshK635767)
Update🚨
West Indies' batter Rovman Powell sold to Rajasthan Royals for 7.4 Crore INR 🔥🔥H🌜e will play for Peshawar Zalmi in the Paki🔯stan Super League too ✅ || || ||
— Babar Azam 56 (@RehanWasi8)
