Domestic cricket in India often provides a good gauge of what to expect from the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. While predictions may not manifest into performances, the grind of a year’s cricket often prepares players for the glamor and extravagance of the IPL.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy, India’s premier one-day tournament, has thrown up some interesting names that were surprisingly unsold in the November auction or younger talents who will soon be coveted by big teams. These are the lucky rookies who are hoping to continue their good run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the IPL.
Sumit Kumar – Haryana – Chennai Super Kings
Following his impressive performances in the domestic circuit, an IPL contract came for Haryana’s Sumit Kumar, which was bought for a huge sum of Rs 1 crore. The all-rounder was picked in the playing Ongoing Hazare can prove that buying CSK is a bargain. The 29-year-old has played a crucial role in putting Haryana in Group A with two crucial fifties in the lower-middle order and at the same time managed to take 5 wickets with his medium pace.
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Anshul Kamboj – Haryana – Chennai Super Kings
CSK poached the 24-year-old for a huge price of Rs 3.4 crore after his record 10 wickets in an innings in the Ranji Trophy against Kerala. He continued his good form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a key contribution of 4-22 in a rain-soaked match against Uttarakhand and also smashed three fours and a six to lead Haryana to a thrilling victory. He also bowled a miserable spell of 0-18 from 7 overs against Assam, helping Haryana to a comfortable victory.
Manav Suthar – Rajasthan – Gujarat Titans
The 22-year-old has been the heart of Rajasthan’s Vijay Hazare Trophy run with valuable spells and has picked seven wickets in as many matches so far. Apart from holding the opposition batsmen to a tournament economy of 3.66, the youngster also captained Rajasthan in the recent match against Sikkim in the absence of regular captain Mahipal Lomror. The left-hander showed that he is capable with the bat in the same match by scoring 57 amid a batting collapse to drag his team close to the target. It is very evident that the Titans have made a good investment by signing the youngster for a base price of Rs 30 lakh for the upcoming season.
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Krishnan Shrijith – Karnataka – Mumbai Indians
Having made his T20 debut for Karnataka in 2021, 28-year-old Krishnan Shrijith had to endure multiple torrid seasons in the domestic circuit that saw him fall by the wayside in team selection. However, a dream Ranji debut against Uttar Pradesh, where he scored 110 battling hostile bowling conditions, brought him back into the fold. After being bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 30 lakh on the last day of the auction, he impressed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a brilliant 150 not out off 101 balls against a powerful Mumbai attack that helped Karnataka knock down a target of 383 with 22 . remaining balls. Although there is a little more room for improvement, the wicketkeeper-batsman has shown that he is capable of scoring big at a quick pace.
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Yuvraj Chaudhary – Uttarakhand – Lucknow Super Giants
Another left-arm spinner in the list is Uttarakhand’s Yuvraj Chaudhary, who has been prominent among the team’s dwindling fortunes in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The left-hander scored a magnificent 150 in the opening match against Manipur, helping his team start the tournament with a massive 182-run win and contributed a 50 in the second game against Gujarat, which Uttarakhand narrowly lost by five runs. . The 23-year-old is a safe bet among LSG’s top three for the new season, as he is skilled with the ball whenever asked of him.
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