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:
me watching rowman powell go higher than travis head pic.twitter.com/FStvaJSqjb
— megha(@GirlBerryman) December 19, 2023
Rovman Powell Rovman Powell
playing for PSL playing for
Rajasthan Royals pic.twitter.com/R9EsqDu3sW
— SwatKat(@swatic12) 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
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