Sameer Rizvi, UP star bought by CSK for 8.4 Crores

Sameer Rizvi was signed by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 8.4 crore at the IPL 2024 auction

The uncapped Indian batsman, initially listed with a base price of Rs 20 lakh, clinched an astonishing Rs 8.40 crore contract with the Chennai Super Kings.

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Rizvi shot to limelight after the recent UP T20 League, where he scored 455 runs in nine innings, including two hundreds, for the Kanpur Superstars.

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It appeared to be a sealed deal for CSK at Rs 7.60 crore butbut Delhi Capitals jumped in with Rs 7.80 crore.

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The 20-year-old also offered a glimpse of his big-hitting potential in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earlier this season

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Rizvi has played 11 T20 matches so far, scoring 295 runs at an impressive average of 49.16.

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The right-handed batter also turned in some solid performances in the Men’s Under-23 State A tournament

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