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[ad_1] Sourav Ganguly in IPL 2024 auction© BCCI/SportzpicsThe Indian Premier League ((IPL) 2024 auction made some raw talents in the game millionares as franchises lined up with big bids for future stars. One such name was that of wicket-keeper batter Kumar Kushagra who joined Delhi Capitals for a whopping fee of Rs. 7.20 crore. The Capitals had to fend off competition from Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans for the stumper's services. After seeing his son land a huge contract, Kumar Kushagra's father revealed the promise that DC mentor Sourav Ganguly had made him after watching the young wicket-keeper batter play."After the trials at Eden (Gardens), Ganguly told Kushagra that he would play for the Delhi Capitals and the franchise would bid for him till Rs 10 crore," Kushagra's fathe...

[ad_1] Jharkhand's uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra© X (formerly Twitter)Jharkhand's uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 7.20 crore in the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday. Kumar Kushagra, initially listed at a base price of Rs 20 lakh, witnessed an intense bidding war among the franchises, ultimately resulting in Delhi Capitals successfully acquiring his services. At 19, Kumar Kushagra has garnered comparisons to the legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni, particularly for his adeptness at power-hitting. The right-handed batter had participated in a trial camp with the DC team before the auction. Kumar Kushagra rose to prominence following his impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament earlier this year, amassing...

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