Team India all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who had a base price of ₹2 crore, was picked by Delhi Capitals for ₹10.75 crore in IPL mega auction 2022. Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings also bid for Shardul. The 30-year-old was the leading wicket-taker for 2021 IPL champions CSK. He was released by CSK ahead of mega auction.