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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 with a base price of INR 1 crore, but the demand for his skills and leadership drove the bidding process to new heights.
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 auctions, 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 💗 pic.twitter.com/YeW7v45wzb
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 19, 2023
Rajasthan Royals has strengthened their lower order with Rovman Powell. pic.twitter.com/55AzfG7c9s
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 19, 2023
me watching rowman powell go higher than travis head pic.twitter.com/FStvaJSqjb
— megha 🤍 (@GirlBerryman) December 19, 2023
Rowman Powell Sold For 7.4 Cr
Steve Smith Unsold.
What’s happening in IPL Auction
— Vikram Nayak (@allsportjacks) December 19, 2023
Rovman Powell sold to Rajasthan Royals at 7.40cr. pic.twitter.com/cm6MoNh3cv
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 19, 2023
Andre Kanithar Ash.
Correctly guessed Rovman Powell to be sold to RR for a price between 6-8C. @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/sZXJ9Y53UN
— Crikipidea (@crikipidea) December 19, 2023
Rovman Powell Rovman Powell
playing for PSL playing for
Rajasthan Royals pic.twitter.com/R9EsqDu3sW— SwatKat💃 (@swatic12) December 19, 2023
Rovman Powell sold at 7.40cr in #IPL2024Auction
Meanwhile, Rovman Powell in PSL :pic.twitter.com/bNR1y28rwA
— Tweeting Quarantino (@rohitadhikari92) December 19, 2023
Rovman Powell sold for Rs 7.40 CR
to Rajsthan Royals#iplauction2024 #IPLAuctiononJioCinema #Messi𓃵 #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/NHuTzR4XtO— Nitesh Kumar (@NiteshK635767) December 19, 2023
Update🚨
West Indies' batter Rovman Powell sold to Rajasthan Royals for 7.4 Crore INR 🔥🔥He will play for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League too ✅ #IPLAuction|| #IPL2024Auction|| #Salaar || #IPLAuctiononJioCinema
— Babar Azam 56 (@RehanWasi8) December 19, 2023
