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18-year-old Angkrish Raghuvanshi was finally rewarded with Kolkata Knight Riders' cap ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 29. KKR landed the rising star in IPL 2024 auction held in Dubai last year. The young gun has been turning heads since his batting exploits in India's U-19 World Cup title triumph in 2022. Notably he was India's leading run scorer in U-19 World Cup 2022 with 278 runs under his belt in six innings.
Who is Angkrish Raghuvanshi?
Batting sensation Angkrish hails from Delhi, where he was born on June 5, 2005. His batting style is known for its aggression, and he's also a capable left-arm orthodox bowler, adding valuable versatility to his skillset. Raghuvanshi has already impressed in the domestic circuit, representing Mumbai. Despite being a newcomer, his talent has been recognized by both fans and experts. He recently made his domestic debut in October's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, followed by his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. These strong performances suggest a bright future ahead for the young cricketer.
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Though still young in his professional career, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has already begun making his mark. Across seven T20 matches and 5 List A games, he's shown a promising ability to score runs consistently. This, combined with his potential as a left-arm orthodox bowler, makes him a valuable asset for any team seeking to develop young talent for future depth.
Angkrish's cricketing journey took a significant turn at the young age of 11. He left Delhi for Mumbai to train under coaches Abhishek Nayar and Omkar Salvi for a week. Impressed by his talent, Nayar recognized Kohli's potential and urged his parents to consider a permanent move to Mumbai to further nurture his cricketing skills.
The Kolkata Knight Riders, renowned for their astute scouting and auction tactics, recognised this potential. They secured Raghuvanshi at his base price of Rs. 20 lakh in the IPL 2024 auction, a steal that could prove to be a brilliant move. It will be interesting to see how Angkrish fares for KKR in the IPL 2024.
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