At the IPL 2024 auction, there was an exciting twist that saw Bengal batsman Shubham Dubey and Uttar Pradesh batsman Sameer Rizvi emerge as top picks. Shubham Dubey and Sameer Rizvi have become the talk of the town.
For an incredible Rs 8.4 crore, Rizvi signed a lucrative contract with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Rizvi’s market value increased despite his base price of Rs 20 lakh due to his outstanding performances in domestic cricket and the Men’s U-23 State A Trophy championship.
Conversely, the Rajasthan Royals executed a calculated strategy when they purchased the services of Indian player Shubham Dubey, who was not yet capped, during the IPL 2024 auction. The franchise’s willingness to pay a hefty 5.8 crore to acquire Dubey demonstrated their faith in the potent hitter’s abilities. Here is everything you should know about them, then:
Shubham Dubey and Sameer Rizvi:
Rizvi proved his mettle as a middle-order batsman when he recorded the fastest century in the UP T20 League’s first season. In the Men’s U-23 State A Trophy final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, he guided Uttar Pradesh over Uttarakhand, demonstrating his extraordinary leadership abilities. After hitting 10 fours and four sixes in a brilliant 50-ball 84, Rizvi was instrumental in Uttar Pradesh’s victory with a formidable 356/7.
The young batsman has remarkable T20 statistics, scoring 295 runs at an average of 49.16 and a strike rate of nearly 135 in just 11 games. Because of his versatility and ability to contribute with the ball as an off-spinner, Rizvi is a desirable prospect for IPL teams.
Recent outstanding efforts by Dubey for Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy demonstrated his skill as a lower-middle-order batsman. Dubey was instrumental in assisting Vidarbha in chasing down their highest-ever total of 213 against Bengal, thanks to his astounding strike rate of 187.28. His memorable 58-run innings from just 20 balls cemented his status as a match-winning player.
Dubey, who is 29 years old, is a valuable asset to the Rajasthan Royals because he can quicken the pace of scoring and add depth to their batting lineup. Both Rizvi and Dubey are excited to have a big impact on the tournament as they prepare for the forthcoming IPL season, carrying the hopes and expectations of their respective teams with them.
IPL 2024 details:
Meanwhile, the schedule for the 2024 Indian Premier League will be confirmed once the Election Commission has set the dates for the country’s general elections. It is anticipated that the IPL will occur between March 22 and the end of May.
Before the 2024 auction, the IPL informed franchises about the availability of players. Josh Hazlewood will only be accessible beginning in the first week of May if he is bought at the auction. Alongside his spouse, Cherina Murphy Christian, he is expecting their first child. He was put up for auction with a starting price of INR 2 crore (about $240,000 USD) after being released by the RCB.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 trophy has been announced in advance of its December 19 auction. Notably, the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai will host the IPL 2024 auction for the first time ever outside of India.
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