IPL 2024 Auction: Sameer Rizvi Emerges as CSK’s Priciest Uncapped Player in Record Deal

Sameer Rizvi became the priciest uncapped Player in Record Deal. During the IPL 2024 auction, Chennai Super Kings invested significantly in the 20-year-old uncapped player Sameer Rizvi. CSK secured Sameer Rizvi, with base priced at Rs 20 lakh, with a remarkable acquisition at Rs 8.40 crore. The moment Sameer’s name was announced, an immediate bidding war ensued, featuring Gujarat Titans, Delhi, and CSK.

Sameer Rizvi Shines as CSK Splurges on 20-Year-Old Uncapped Player in IPL 2024 Auction

Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024
Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024

In a significant move during the IPL 2024 auction, Chennai Super Kings made a substantial investment in Sameer Rizvi, the 20-year-old uncapped player from the UP team. CSK acquired Sameer Rizvi, initially valued at Rs 20 lakh, with an impressive deal of Rs 8.40 crore. The announcement of Sameer’s name triggered an intense bidding war, featuring Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, and CSK.

IPL 2024 Auction Drama: CSK Triumphs in Bidding War for Star Performer Sameer Rizvi

Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals withdrew from the race to acquire Sameer Rizvi, leading to a head-to-head bidding war between Gujarat and CSK during the IPL 2024 auction. Ultimately, CSK secured Sameer Rizvi for a notable Rs 8.40 crore. It’s worth noting that Rizvi earned this lucrative deal due to his outstanding performance in the UP T-20 League, where he emerged as the tournament’s top run-scorer.

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Emerging Talent: Sameer Rizvi’s Reward for Outstanding Domestic Cricket Performance

UP T20 League Champions
UP T20 League Champions

Born in 2003 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 20-year-old Sameer Rizvi has made a mark in domestic cricket. His stellar performance for Kanpur Superstars in the UP T20 League showcased his batting prowess. Sameer, a right-handed batsman and off-spinner, scored the most runs for his team, including two centuries and one half-century in the tournament. Known for playing crucial innings and hitting impressive sixes, Sameer’s skills on the field have drawn comparisons to the likes of Suresh Raina.

Record-Breaking Feat: Sameer Rizvi’s Rapid Century and Triumphs in Domestic Cricket

In a spectacular display of talent, the Kanpur Superstar, Sameer Rizvi, achieved the fastest century in the UP T20 League, crafting a brilliant inning of 104 runs in just 49 balls against Gorakhpur Lions. His outstanding performance contributed to a total of 455 runs in 9 innings during the tournament. Additionally, Rizvi played a pivotal role in leading Uttar Pradesh to victory in the Men’s Under-23 State A Trophy Championship. Notably, Sameer Rizvi has now secured the title of the most expensive uncapped player in the IPL 2024 auction.

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