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Shubham Dubey and Sameer Rizvi (Source - Twitter)
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction day unfolded with unprecedented anticipation as franchises engaged in intense bidding wars for the uncapped talents, making headlines across the cricketing world and witnessing the unexpected rise of uncapped Indian batters Sameer Rizvi and Shubham Dubey, creating waves of excitement and speculation among Indian cricket fans.
In the competitive arena of domestic cricket, Dubey from Vidarbha stood out with remarkable performances at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Dubey's role as a finisher was highlighted in Vidarbha's historic chase of 213 against Bengal, where he played a crucial innings, scoring an unbeaten 58 from just 20 balls.
1) Shubham Dubey
Uncapped finishers in domestic cricket are not common either. This is where Vidarbha's Dubey has proved to be a point of difference, with several talent scouts impressed with his performances at the SMAT. Dubey has been rewarded for his exceptional performance in the domestic tournament and was eventually picked up by Rajasthan Royals in an IPL auction for 5.8 crore.
2) Sameer Rizvi
Rizvi, a 20-year-old powerhouse, showcased his six-hitting prowess for Kanpur Superstars in the UP T20 League, amassing 455 runs in nine innings. Despite missing trials due to prior commitments, Rizvi earned trial opportunities with three franchises, including Punjab Kings. Rizvi's journey took a triumphant turn with UP's Under-23 squad, culminating in a match-winning 84 from 50 balls in the final, securing victory for his team.
Both Dubey and Rizvi sparked intense bidding wars, with Rajasthan Royals acquiring Dubey for Rs 5.8 crore and Chennai Super Kings securing Rizvi for a staggering Rs 8.4 crore. The future holds immense promise for Dubey and Rizvi, as they embark on their IPL journeys with the confidence of their eye-catching domestic performances and the franchises in the hopes of polishing the young talent into finished products and producing more players like Bumrah's and Pandya's.