Kumar Kushagra came on the IPL auction in 2024 and was picked by the Delhi Capitals for 7.2 crore INR.
Kumar Kushagra is a renowned cricketer who is currently playing for Delhi Capitals as a wicketkeeper-batsman. He recently got into the limelight after he was picked up by Delhi Capital in a 2024 auction.
Kumar Kushagra was born on October 23, 2004, in Bokaro, Jharkhand. He is 19 years old and holds Indian nationality.
He has 1245 runs in 19 first-class matches and these days he is under coaching from the legend Ricky Ponting. Delhi Capital bought him at the price of 7.2 crore INR.
He is not the only youngster in Delhi Capital apart from him 2 other athletes joined Delhi Capital and their names are Sumit Kumar and Ricky Bhui.
In a recent press release, he said:
“I am very excited to be a part of the IPL for the first time. I will get a chance to play with so many big international players, whom I have grown up watching. However, my main aim would be to win games for Delhi Capitals.”
Kumar Kushagra IPL Price, Parents: Meet the Delhi Capitals young Wicketkeeper And Learn More
Young Delhi Capitals star Kumar Kushagra‘s IPL price is 7.2 crore INR.
On February 20, 2021, Kumar made his List A debut for Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He got a place in the Indian cricket team squad in the U-19 cricket World Cup.
He first appeared in the Twenty-20 for Jharkhand in the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Kushagra showcased his cricket prowess with remarkable performances. His first-class debut for Jharkhand in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy on February 24, 2022, marked the beginning of an impressive journey.
In March 2022, during the preliminary quarter-final match of the Ranji Trophy, Kushagra left a lasting impact by scoring his maiden century in first-class cricket.
Not content with just that, he elevated his performance to new heights by converting it into his maiden double-century in first-class cricket.
Kushagra’s batting brilliance extended beyond the longer format of the game. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he caught the attention of many with a blistering innings of 67 off just 37 balls, showcasing his ability to score quickly and decisively.
His talent did not go unnoticed in the IPL 2024 auctions, held in Dubai, where he was eagerly snapped up by the Delhi Capitals for a hefty sum of 7.2 crore.
This significant investment speaks volumes about the potential and promise that Kushagra brings to the table, making him one to watch out for in the cricketing arena.
Kumar Kushagra Parents, And Siblings
His parents are Shashikant Kushagra (father) and Pushpa Devi (mother). The cricketer has two siblings and their names are Kalash Kushagra (younger brother) and Sara Kushagra (younger sister).
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