Bhuvneshwar Kumar Lands Record-Breaking Deal
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League 2024 auction concluded with a bang as veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar secured the highest bid, fetching an unprecedented sum of INR 6.5 crore. The Lucknow Royals outbid four other franchises to acquire the services of the Indian international.
Comprehensive List of Sold Players
To provide a comprehensive overview of the sold players, here is a detailed list:
Category A Players
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Lucknow Royals, INR 6.5 crore)
- Yuzvendra Chahal (Gorakhpur Giants, INR 5.75 crore)
- Prithvi Shaw (Bareilly Braves, INR 5.25 crore)
- Shimron Hetmyer (Kanpur Knights, INR 4.8 crore)
- Mitchell Starc (Agra Aggressors, INR 4.4 crore)
Category B Players
- Mohammad Siraj (Meerut Tigers, INR 3.2 crore)
- Axar Patel (Varanasi Vikings, INR 2.8 crore)
- Deepak Hooda (Allahabad Angels, INR 2.5 crore)
- Ishan Kishan (Azamgarh Warriors, INR 2.2 crore)
- Sanju Samson (Mau Mavericks, INR 1.9 crore)
Category C Players
- Washington Sundar (Rae Bareli Raptors, INR 1.6 crore)
- Shivam Dube (Mirzapur Monarchs, INR 1.4 crore)
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti (Faizabad Falcons, INR 1.2 crore)
- Avesh Khan (Bijnor Bulls, INR 1.1 crore)
- Suryakumar Yadav (Jhansi Jumpers, INR 1 crore)
Conclusion
The UP T20 League auction witnessed intense bidding wars and strategic acquisitions by the six franchises. With the addition of top-quality players, the tournament promises to deliver thrilling cricket and provide a showcase for emerging talents.
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