IPL Auction 2024: These uncapped Indian cricket players stole the show in Dubai
KKR) bought him for ₹24.75 crore. The Australian bowler surpassed the previous record held by his captain Pat Cummins, who was bought for ₹20.50 crore by Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, the IPL was originally designed to promote upcoming talents from India.
The star-studded tournament continues to do so. In continuation of that trend, several uncapped Indian cricket players were sold at a high price during the auction. Here are 5 of those.
This batter from Uttar Pradesh, with a base price of Rs. 20 lakh, was bought by Chennai Super Kings for a whopping Rs. 8.40 crore after a stellar domestic season.
The 20-year-old, often called the right-handed Suresh Raina, is an aggressive top-order batter known for his clean hitting. This hard-hitting batsman from Tamil Nadu attracted massive interest and was eventually acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs. 7.40 crore, surpassing his base price of Rs.
50 lakh. Khan is known for his aggressive, big-hitting style. He plays as a finisher with his late-innings fireworks.
This opening batsman, known for his powerful hitting, went to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 5.80 crore, significantly higher than his base price of Rs. 50 lakh.
At the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this year, Shivam has scored 221 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 190. His career-best in the Ranji Trophy is 249*. This young talent from Jharkhand impressed with his recent performances and was picked up by Delhi Capitals for Rs.
7.20 crore. It exceeded his base price of Rs. 20 lakh.
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