Cricket

Indian Premier League March 2024

After making his CSK and IPL debut, Sameer Rizvi opened up about the advice he received from former CSK captain MS Dhoni leading up to his first outing with the bat in the cash-rich tournament.

CSK's Sameer Rizvi (R) snapped while playing a shot. (PC: Getty)

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'Dhoni bhai told me...': CSK's young star Sameer Rizvi reveals advice received from legendary MS Dhoni for IPL 2024

As the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is fast approaching, CSK's Sameer Rizvi is among the select few players who will be closely monitored.

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IPL 2024: CSK batting Michael Hussey tips young explosive batter to play Ambati Rayudu's role for the franchise

Ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), let's take a look at five uncapped lesser-known young players who can make a huge impact.

Sameer Rizvi (L) and Arshin Kulkarni (R).

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IPL 2024: 5 lesser-known uncapped Indian cricketers who can take upcoming Indian Premier League by storm; check list here

The decision-makers of the Chennai Super Kings forked out a monumental sum of Rs 8.40 crore for Sameer Rizvi, a 20-year-old batter hailing from Uttar Pradesh.

Avesh Khan (L), Sameer Rizvi (C) and Rahul Tewatia (R).

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IPL 2024 Auction: Complete list of top 10 most expensive uncapped buys in history; Rs 8.40 crore-man Sameer Rizvi in 7th place

As soon as CSK acquired the services of Rizvi, the social media went into overdrive and a video showcasing Sameer Rizvi's power-hitting skills went viral instantly.

Sameer Rizvi hitting sixes during UP T20 League. 

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Watch: After CSK invests hefty Rs 8.40 crore on Sameer Rizvi, viral video showcases his 'Raina-like' six-hitting ability

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Sameer Rizvi Players Stats

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Team $ - Top News

'Dhoni bhai told me...': CSK's young star Sameer Rizvi reveals advice received from legendary MS Dhoni for IPL 2024

IPL 2024: CSK batting Michael Hussey tips young explosive batter to play Ambati Rayudu's role for the franchise

IPL 2024: 5 lesser-known uncapped Indian cricketers who can take upcoming Indian Premier League by storm; check list here

IPL 2024 Auction: Complete list of top 10 most expensive uncapped buys in history; Rs 8.40 crore-man Sameer Rizvi in 7th place

Watch: After CSK invests hefty Rs 8.40 crore on Sameer Rizvi, viral video showcases his 'Raina-like' six-hitting ability

Sameer Rizvi Players Stats

Sameer

Rizvi

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Team $ - Top News

'Dhoni bhai told me...': CSK's young star Sameer Rizvi reveals advice received from legendary MS Dhoni for IPL 2024

IPL 2024: CSK batting Michael Hussey tips young explosive batter to play Ambati Rayudu's role for the franchise

IPL 2024: 5 lesser-known uncapped Indian cricketers who can take upcoming Indian Premier League by storm; check list here

IPL 2024 Auction: Complete list of top 10 most expensive uncapped buys in history; Rs 8.40 crore-man Sameer Rizvi in 7th place

Watch: After CSK invests hefty Rs 8.40 crore on Sameer Rizvi, viral video showcases his 'Raina-like' six-hitting ability

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