Kolkata Knight Riders have discovered a promising talent in the young cricketer Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who, at the age of 18, showcased his potential by scoring a quickfire half-century in just 25 deliveries during the IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals.
Coming in at No. 3, Raghuvanshi displayed remarkable batting prowess, smashing 5 boundaries and 3 sixes with ease against the DC bowlers. His impressive innings included a standout partnership of 104 runs with Sunil Narine. Raghuvanshi made his IPL debut in the previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he made a significant impact for his team.
Having relocated from Gurgaon to Mumbai at the age of 11 to pursue cricket, Raghuvanshi had a standout performance at the 2022 U-19 World Cup, where he emerged as a key player for the championship-winning team led by Yash Dhull. Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, praised Raghuvanshi for his fearless approach to the game and his exceptional work ethic.
Raghuvanshi made his List A and T20 debut for Mumbai in 2023, showcasing his talent further in the CK Nayudu Trophy by amassing 765 runs in just 9 matches. He was acquired by KKR at the base price (20 Lakhs) in the 2024 auction, with his childhood coach Abhishek Nayar being part of the team’s support staff.
His achievement of scoring a fifty for KKR at the age of 18 years and 303 days makes him the second-youngest player to achieve this milestone for the IPL franchise, with Shubman Gill being the youngest. Gill achieved this feat at the age of 18 years and 237 days, placing Raghuvanshi closely behind him in terms of youthful accomplishments.
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