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[Saba Sports News] Overview of Notable Uncapped Players with High Earnings in IPL 2024 Auction:
Shubham Dubey 29-year-old Shubham Dubey, a powerful left-handed batsman from Vidarbha, was snapped up by Rajasthan Royals for INR 5.8 Crore, outbidding Delhi Capitals. Dubey’s reputation as a big hitter was cemented by his explosive 58 against Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, contributing to a record run-chase. Since his T20 debut in 2021, Dubey has played 20 matches, amassing 485 runs at an impressive strike rate of 145.20. He was particularly notable in the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 225 runs with a strike rate of 187.28.
Sameer Rizvi Sameer Rizvi, a much-anticipated talent, attracted an INR 8.4 Cr bid at the auction, ultimately claimed by Chennai Super Kings after a competitive bidding process involving Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals. The 20-year-old, with only 11 T20 appearances, shone in the UP T20 league as the top run-scorer and recording the tournament’s fastest century.
Kumar Kushagra Kumar Kushagra, a 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter known for his aggressive batting, was acquired by Delhi Capitals for INR 7.20 Crore. Despite inconsistencies and a modest season in the Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare Trophies, his evident talent sparked a bidding frenzy.
Sushant Mishra Sushant Mishra, a 22-year-old fast bowler from Jharkhand, has faced setbacks due to injuries, limiting his T20 appearances to just four games. Notable for a 4-for-28 performance against Vidarbha, he was picked up by Gujarat Titans for INR 2.2 Crore, indicating their belief in his potential despite competition from Mumbai Indians.