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5 uncapped players who got crores in IPL 2024 mini auction
The young Indian players despite being uncapped were in huge demand in the IPL auction 2024. The players with incredible strike rate in local leagues and those with performances at a grand stage despite not having played at the highest level were in demand at the auction table. Some of them were expensive than many overseas pacers and surprised many with their eventual price. Many of them were pretty unknown faces as far as the general audience was concerned.
The franchises seemed to have come up with plans to buy such players that performed in the leagues like UP T20 League, Karnataka Premier League, Tamil Nadu Premier League, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Many of the young players performed very well in such tournaments and attracted the owners in the IPL mini auction 2024. WK batters and pace bowlers were in huge demand. Even the finishers were sought after. It was pretty obvious given the supply of such players was not high.
Here are the 5 uncapped players who got crores in the IPL 2024 mini auction –
5. Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal (Source: Twitter)
Yash Dayal was sold for a huge amount of INR 5 crores. RCB trusted in him despite not having a great season with the ball in the IPL 2023 for GT. In his first season as a player, Dayal was impressive for GT in the IPL 2022. In the season, he emerged as a good wicket taking option for GT and helped them to win the title in their maiden attempt. Dayal was one of the players to watch out for from the 15th edition of the league.
But things went downhill for him soon, as he lost his form. In the IPL 2023, Rinku Singh hit 5 sixes in 5 consecutive balls against the young player and gave a huge dent on his confidence. After that, Dayal was no more a regular in the playing XI and was replaced by Mohit Sharma, who actually turned out to be a brilliant option for Gujarat Titans. In the IPL 2024, RCB would be relying on the left-arm pacer to deliver the goods.
4. Shubham Dubey
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Shubham Dubey was one of the most surprising picks in the IPL mini auction 2024. The young player was sold for a huge sum of INR 5.8 crores, as Rajasthan Royals showed some interest in him. RR was desperate for a middle order batter. It was a big issue for them in the last couple of seasons. They tried even Padikkal to bat in the middle order. As it did not work out, RR went for a middle order batter in the auction after trading Padikkal to LSG.
In the auction, RR went behind the middle order batters and got Rovman Powell. But they probably needed an Indian batter to fill the role. RR got the batter from Vidarbha to perform the job. In Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, Dubey performed well and impressed everyone. RR got him after a long bid war with several teams. It is to be seen if the youngster would be able to get some matches to play for RR in the IPL 2024.
3. Kumar Kushagra
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Kumar Kushagra was a pretty unknown name before the IPL auction 2024. The youngster however drew a huge demand in the auction and was sold for a huge price of INR 7.2 crores. Delhi Capitals spent a lot of money to buy the youngster in the auction. Much like RR, even DC needed a middle order batter. Given how desperate they were for a backup of Pant, it was evident why they went behind Kushagra, who can be very useful for DC.
Kushagra was a part of the Under-10 WC squad of India in 2020. The Jharkhand WK batter has been very good in recent times in various leagues across the country. It helped him to bag a huge deal in the IPL auction 2024, DC being a franchise known to go behind the younger players got yet another young batter in their squad, who can be a player for future. With his WK skills and impactful batting, Kushagra was in demand in the auction.
2. Shah Rukh Khan
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Shah Rukh Khan was almost expected to go expensive, as he was the best uncapped finisher available at the auction table. He turned out to be the second most expensive player at the IPL auction 2024. Gujarat Titans showed interest in the Tamil Nadu batter and got him for a huge price of INR 7.8 crores. After the absence of Hardik Pandya, GT needed someone who could finish the games for them and probably got an able replacement.
Shah Rukh has elevated his game by a level. In the TNPL 2023, he was not just a terrific finisher, but was also a very good bowler. With his spin bowling, Khan was able to impress everyone. Even with his leadership, Khan helped his side to win the trophy in the league. All these factors contributed to the eventual price of the talented player in the auction. GT is almost sure to play him the starting XI in the upcoming season as a lower middle order batter.
1. Sameer Rizvi
Sameer Rizvi (Source: Twitter)
Sameer Rizvi created a sensation at the IPL auction 2024. Not many knew about him before the auctions. But those who watched him bat in the UP T20 League and Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament in 2023 would know how talented he is as a batter. Sameer was sold for an unbelievable sum of INR 8.4 crores. It was a champion side like CSK that ended up getting him from the auction after a long bid war. He will now be playing under the legendary captain MS Dhoni.
Rizvi had an exceptional season in the UP T20 League 2023. He was the breakthrough star of the season with an astonishing SR of over 189. He scored a lot of runs for his side and impressed everyone. Even in the SMAT 2023, Sameer was good for his side and scored a lot of runs at a SR of over 140. With his aggressive batting, Rizvi can be useful for a side like CSK, and can well become their face in future. It is to be seen if he can get some games to play in the IPL 2024.