SportsTime
  • Cricket
  • Cricket World Cup 2023
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Events
    • Major League Soccer 2023
    • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • EPL 2023-24
    • Big Bash League 2023
    • CPL 2023
    • Asia Cup 2023
    • The Hundred 2023
    • MLC 2023
  • Fantasy Tips
No Result
View All Result
SportsTime247

Reports: Suresh Raina among 5 players whom Gujrat Titans eying to rope in as Jason Roy’s replacement

Suresh Raina might find himself in the Gujrat Titans' camp in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

Saksham Chauhanby Saksham Chauhan
Reading Time: 3 mins read
March 2, 2022
7.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

England cricketer Jason Roy has pulled out of the IPL 2022 citing bio-bubble fatigue. Roy was bought by Gujrat Titans, one of the two new franchises in the IPL, for his base price of INR 2 crore (USD 266,000). Though as of now Gujrat Titans have not announced any replacements for Jason Roy, there are reports about the players whom the franchise is possibly eying to bring in as the replacement for Roy. And Suresh Raina reportedly is one of the big names in Gujrat Titans’ list.

This is for the second time that Roy has pulled out of the IPL. Back in 2020, when he was a part of the Delhi Capitals, he opted out due to personal reasons. Back then, he was replaced by Daniel Sams in the Delhi side. Now it will be interesting to see whom the Gujrat franchise brings in to replace Roy.

Suresh Raina might be seen playing in IPL 2022

As soon as Roy had announced his unavailability for the IPL 2022 through an Instagram post, the Indian fans went on to ask the Gujrat Titans to bring in Suresh Raina as the replacement, via various social media platforms. As a result, Suresh Raina is already trending on Twitter with the #GujratTitans tag. The veteran Indian batsman went unsold in the mega-auction held in Bengaluru last month. However, there is a high possibility that the left-hander finds himself in the Gujrat Titans camp during the upcoming season.

Raina though has not performed well in the last season, he is an experienced campaigner and brings in a lot of experience and balance to any side. Raina could only score 160 runs in 12 matches at an average of 17.77 in IPL 2021. He wasn’t a part of IPL 2020 as he opted out due to personal reasons. In spite of all of this, what works in the favor of Raina is that he has a good history with the Gujrat Franchise. He led the Gujrat Lions back in 2016 & 2017. In those two seasons, he went on to score 800 runs at an impressive average of 40.18.

Raina has played 205 IPL matches so far and scored 5528 runs, including 39 fifties and a century. Despite a rough last season, he is still the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the IPL.

Other Players who might replace Jason Roy

Dawid Malan: Malan has played one match for Punjab Kings in the last season where is scored 26 runs. He withdrew from the UAE leg of IPL 2021 due to personal reasons.

Aaron Finch: Finch was not a part of IPL 2021 as RCB released him after the 2020 edition and he found no buyers in next year’s auction. The Australian captain has played 87 IPL matches so far. He has scored 2005 runs at an average of 25.70 in the Indian T20 league.

ALSO READ: The Strongest Playing XI Punjab Kings can field in IPL 2022

Martin Guptill: Guptill as well went unsold in IPL 2021. In the 13 matches he has played in his IPL career, he has managed to score 270 runs at an average of 22.50 and a handy strike rate of 137.75.

Shakib Al Hasan: Shakib Al Hasan is currently the 2nd ranked all-rounder in the ICC T20I rankings. He played 8 matches for KKR in IPL 2021 where he managed to score just 47 runs at an average of 9.40.

Tags: Gujarat TitansIPLIPL 2022Suresh Raina
Saksham Chauhan

Saksham Chauhan

Related Posts

“I Always Wanted to Play Under Him” - Suryakumar Yadav Reveals His Biggest Regret
Cricket

“I Always Wanted to Play Under Him” – Suryakumar Yadav Reveals His Biggest Regret

by Chaithanya Gulapala
October 7, 2025
Mohammed Siraj Breaks Silence on his omission from Champions Trophy and Asia Cup snub
Cricket

Mohammed Siraj Breaks Silence on his omission from Champions Trophy and Asia Cup snub

by Chaithanya Gulapala
October 6, 2025
Asia Cup 2025: BCCI announces huge cash prize for champions India
Cricket

Asia Cup 2025: BCCI announces huge cash prize for champions India

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 30, 2025
Chris Gayle picks his all-time IPL XI, leaves out Rohit Sharma
Cricket

Chris Gayle picks his all-time IPL XI, leaves out Rohit Sharma

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 23, 2025
"This is not a rivalry anymore" - Suryakumar Yadav shuts down rivalry debate after India beat Pakistan in Super Four clash
Cricket

“This is not a rivalry anymore” – Suryakumar Yadav shuts down rivalry debate after India beat Pakistan in Super Four clash

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 22, 2025
WATCH: Deepti Sharma takes a one-handed screamer to get rid of Grace Harris in Delhi ODI
Cricket

WATCH: Deepti Sharma takes a one-handed screamer to get rid of Grace Harris in Delhi ODI

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 20, 2025

Latest

“I Always Wanted to Play Under Him” - Suryakumar Yadav Reveals His Biggest Regret

“I Always Wanted to Play Under Him” – Suryakumar Yadav Reveals His Biggest Regret

October 7, 2025
Mohammed Siraj Breaks Silence on his omission from Champions Trophy and Asia Cup snub

Mohammed Siraj Breaks Silence on his omission from Champions Trophy and Asia Cup snub

October 6, 2025
Asia Cup 2025: BCCI announces huge cash prize for champions India

Asia Cup 2025: BCCI announces huge cash prize for champions India

September 30, 2025
Chris Gayle picks his all-time IPL XI, leaves out Rohit Sharma

Chris Gayle picks his all-time IPL XI, leaves out Rohit Sharma

September 23, 2025
"This is not a rivalry anymore" - Suryakumar Yadav shuts down rivalry debate after India beat Pakistan in Super Four clash

“This is not a rivalry anymore” – Suryakumar Yadav shuts down rivalry debate after India beat Pakistan in Super Four clash

September 22, 2025
WATCH: Deepti Sharma takes a one-handed screamer to get rid of Grace Harris in Delhi ODI

WATCH: Deepti Sharma takes a one-handed screamer to get rid of Grace Harris in Delhi ODI

September 20, 2025
Asia Cup 2025: Team India ignores Pakistan in post match handshake

Asia Cup 2025: Team India ignores Pakistan in post match handshake

September 15, 2025
the upcoming India vs Pakistan match of the Asia Cup 2025 is not only about runs and wickets.

Beyond Cricket: India vs Pakistan Match Sparks National Debate

September 13, 2025
Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Match Details, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Weather Forecast and Squads

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Match Details, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Weather Forecast and Squads

September 11, 2025
England vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st T20I in India?

England vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st T20I in India?

September 9, 2025

No Result
View All Result
  • Cricket
  • Cricket World Cup 2023
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Events
    • Major League Soccer 2023
    • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • EPL 2023-24
    • Big Bash League 2023
    • CPL 2023
    • Asia Cup 2023
    • The Hundred 2023
    • MLC 2023
  • Fantasy Tips

© 2020-23 Sportstime247