IPL 2022 / KL Rahul is the most expensive captain in the tournament, Faf du Plessis is the most economical captain, know the cost of all the captains

In the 14 IPLs played so far, nine titles have been shared by Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians, five) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (CSK, four). These two captains are ready to strike once again in IPL-15, but in front of them will be such captains of the remaining eight teams who will be looking for their first IPL trophy. Apart from Mumbai and CSK, if any team becomes the winner this time, then it will be the first IPL trophy for that captain. By the way, in terms of money, the most expensive captain of this IPL is Lucknow Super Giants KL Rahul, who has been retained for 17 crores. At the same time, the most economical captain is Faf du Plessis of Royal Challengers Bangalore, who has been taken for seven crores.

Two captains out of auction

KKR's Shreyas Iyer and RCB's du Plessis are the captains who were not retained by their teams but bought in bids. All the remaining eight captains have been retained by their teams.

The mind of the veterans will be behind the captains

When 10 teams collide for the title clash in this IPL starting from March 26, not only the captain's plan on the field but also the minds of the veterans sitting behind them as coaches and support staff will run. Rohit Sharma has won five titles, but his mentors range from the great Sachin Tendulkar to coach Mahela Jayawardene, director Zaheer Khan. While Dhoni, who has won four titles, puts his plans into action, coach Stephen Fleming and batting coach Michael Hussey are there to advise him.

Coach Brendam McCullum and mentor David Hussey will be part of KKR captain Shreyas Iyer's plans. RCB's du Plessis will have director Mike Hesson and head coach Sanjay Bangar available. Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals will have cricketers like Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson, Ajit Agarkar, Praveen Amre to help him. Sunrisers' Kane Williamson will be mentored by coach Tom Moody, Simon Katich and bowling coach Dale Steyn. There will be cricketers like Anil Kumble, Jonty Rhodes to mentor Punjab Kings' Mayank Agarwal.

Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara, Lasith Malinga will be the brain behind Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson. Lucknow Supergiants' KL Rahul will have mentors like Gautam Gambhir and Andy Flower, the two-time KKR champions. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya of Gujarat Titans will get the support of Ashish Nehra and Gaira Kirsten.

Eight Indians and two foreigners will be captain

In IPL-15 this time eight teams are captained by Indians, while Sunrisers and RCB are the two teams that have relied on Kane Williamson of New Zealand and Faf du Plessis of South Africa.

Three will captain for the first time in IPL

There are three captains in this IPL who have been given the command of the team for the first time. Mayank Agarwal of Punjab Kings, Faf du Plessis of RCB and Hardik Pandya of Gujarat Titans will captain for the first time in IPL.