Not often does a player get sold in the IPL Auctions before he plays in the U19 World Cup. However, some teams think long-term and depending on how talented the player is, they could go for him. U19 World Cup players have always done well in the IPL. Be it Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill or Rishabh Pant, the players coming through from the U19 side offer assurance. Hence, some teams are desperate to get the players even before they develop completely. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of two Indians in the ongoing U19 World Cup who were sold in IPL 2024 Auctions.
1) Avanish Rao Aravelly – Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings were not investing in youngsters a few years ago. They were always looking at seasoned campaigners and experienced cricketers. However, in recent seasons, they have been clear with their stance on investing in young U19 players. Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Nishant Sindhu and Shaikh Rasheed are some of the recent examples.
Avanish is the latest to join this list. The wicket-keeper batter has immense potential and could be seen as an option behind the stumps in the future. Hence, CSK picked him up at his base price.
2) Arshin Kulkarni – Lucknow Super Giants
Arishin Kulkarni is one of the Indians in the ongoing U19 World Cup who were sold in IPL 2024 Auctions. There are some players who gain a lot of popularity even before they start playing in the U19 World Cup. It is Arishin Kulkarni this time around for India. He was selected by LSG in the recent auctions.
A top-order batter who can bowl leg-spin, Arishin is highly talented. LSG would like to have such a player in their ranks for the future. He is also someone who can open the batting, something that he is also doing in the U19 WC.
