The Twenty20 cricket fever will grip fans as the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off from March 22, 2024. In the season opener, defending champions Chennai Super Kings will beat Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chepauk. will square-up against With the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on the horizon, the focus will be on Indian cricketers pushing their case for the cut. Moreover, many bodybuilding players are looking to attract attention in high-stakes tournaments . Last year, some talented youngsters broke the bank at the IPL 2024 player auction held in Dubai. When the competition takes the stage, fans are eager to see them in action. Ahead of the season in many places, let’s take a look at 10 uncapped Indian players to watch out for.
Sameer Rizvi – Chennai Super Kings
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Rizvi is an exciting prospect from Uttar Pradesh who bagged a Rs 8.4 crore contract from defending champions CSK at the auction. Recently he was part of the UP Ranji Trophy team. He also showcased his talent with some impressive scores in the Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy, including a hat-trick against Saurashtra. A native of Meerut, Rizvi was often referred to as the ‘right-handed Suresh Raina’.
Abhishek Sharma – Sunrise Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma is a dark horse in the SRH camp having cemented his position with some impressive knocks and impressive cameos. The Punjab all-rounder has scored a lot of runs since 2022 and will be looking for another big season under newly appointed skipper Pat Cummins. Of his 893 IPL runs, 552 have accumulated in the last two years. He also has 9 wickets in his kitty. His form in SMAT 2023 (485 runs, 2 hundreds and 3 fifties in 10 matches) is another reason why he remains an interesting prospect to wait.
Kumar Kushagra – Delhi Capitals
The Delhi Capitals spent a significant amount of 7.2 crore to secure the services of wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra. Kushagra, hailing from Jharkhand, will serve as a backup for Rishabh Pant, who has been declared fully fit by the BCCI. Kushagra recently represented India A against the England Lions, and prior to that, he scored a century for his Ranji Trophy team, Services, in a match played in Delhi.
Arshin Kulkarni – Lucknow Super Giants
Kulkarni gained attention for his impressive performance in the Under-19 World Cup, which led to his debut for Maharashtra in First-class cricket. He is now part of the Lucknow Super Giants team for the IPL 2024 season and is eager to learn from experienced coaches like Justin Langer and KL Rahul.
Mohsin Khan – Lucknow Super Giants
LSG’s left-arm pacer Mohsin is a critical cog inside the group’s pace battery. He made his debut in the 2022 version and picked up 14 wickets in 9 suits. The ultimate season he wasn’t that effective however redeemed himself after grinding in the domestic and selecting up eleven wickets for UP in SMAT 2023.
Yash Dayal – Royal Challenger Bangaloru
Yash Dayal, a member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team, is recognized by fans as the bowler who was hit for 5 sixes by Rinku Singh in the IPL 2023. However, he aims to begin anew under the RCB’s guidance. The southpaw fast bowler has been a key player from Uttar Pradesh and is expected to have a significant impact for Bengaluru in the upcoming season.
Shashank Singh – Punjab Kings
Shashank Singh, a player for Punjab Kings, is known for his dynamic batting skills despite his limited exposure in the IPL. Having previously played for SRH and Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), he is now gearing up to showcase his talent under the captaincy of Shikhar Dhawan. With 10 matches under his belt, he has managed to score 69 runs.
Robin Minz – Gujarat Titans
Robin Minz, the latest addition to the Gujarat Titans team, is the first cricketer from the tribal community of Jharkhand. He was signed for a whopping Rs 3.06 crore due to his exceptional talent as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Renowned for his powerful batting abilities, he recently impressed everyone with a remarkable double century in the Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy representing his home state. Unfortunately, just before the upcoming IPL 2024 season, he was involved in a minor motorcycle accident. According to sources, there is a possibility that he may not be able to participate in the season. However, the franchise has not released any official statement regarding his availability yet.