IPL Auction 2024: At the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai, young Uttar Pradesh player Sameer Rizvi attracted significant bids. Shortly after being purchased by CSK at the auction, Rizvi said in an exclusive interview that he was at a loss for words.
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In Short
- Sameer Rizvi emerged as a high-value acquisition in the IPL 2024 auction.
- Chennai Super Kings secured Rizvi for a hefty sum of Rs 8.40 crore.
- Sameer Rizvi expressed his anticipation for playing with CSK.
Sameer Rizvi, a hard-hitting batsman, went for a hefty 8.40 crores in Dubai on Tuesday, making him one of the most expensive players in the IPL 2024 auction.
After being chosen from the talent pool by Chennai Super Kings, Rizvi—who is renowned for his aggressive batting in domestic cricket. Sameer, beaming, said he was unable to express how he felt. "It feels like a dream to me. I'm at a loss for words. I'm taking some time to process it; I'm at a loss for words right now. Rizvi stated in an exclusive interview
Less to say, it's a time for minimal writing, but phones kept ringing in the background. This is understandable given that the uncapped player from UP became the most expensive uncapped player in the IPL 2024 auction.
Former cricket player Abhinav Mukund disclosed during the IPL mock auction on Jio Cinema that an IPL scout informed him that Rizvi's right-hand batting style is similar to Suresh Raina's. According to Mukund, "I was informed by an IPL scout that he resembles a right-handed Suresh Raina. The same regions are hit when he collides with the spin. and a lot of teams might be pursuing him."
Since the Lucknow Supergiants lacked a finisher, former fast bowler RP Singh had previously stated that Rizvi would be a great fit for them in the 2024 Indian Premier League. Even though LSG is very strong at the top order, they may require additional assistance at the lower order. In agreement, Akash Chopra stated that Rizvi can hit sixes in accordance with what the team needs.
In the inaugural UP T20 League, Sameer Rizvi scored the fastest century. In domestic T20 cricket, this young batsman has a strike rate of 134.70 and an average of 49.16.
Regarding the player, Raina stated, "Sameer Rizvi bats with a different intent. Should he be able to play for He's going to get a lot more confidence from the UP team. Although he uses a straight bat, he is a player similar to Dhoni."