Who is Sameer Rizvi? The 'right-handed Suresh Raina' who CSK broke the bank for in IPL 2024 Auction

With the IPL 2024 auction going on, cricket enthusiasts are to their television screen to witness the excitement of the players going under the hammer. A total of 333 players were in the offing for the 8 participating franchises, and among all the players a slew of names are of youngsters. One such name is Sameer Rizvi, who was bought for a massive amount of Rs 8.40 crore by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL Auctions. 

3 things you need to know

• IPL 2024 auction took place on December 19, 2023
• The event was held in Dubai
• This is the first IPL auction that will be held outside India

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Who is Sameer Rizvi, who has impressed many cricket experts?

Sameer Rizvi is a youngster who hails from Uttar Pradesh. The 20-year-old right-hander recently scored the fastest century in the inaugural edition of the UPT20. Impressed by his exploits several former India players have termed him as the hot prospect for all the IPL franchises. And CSK picked up on the cue as they hammer and tongs for the UP youngster

Speaking during the IPL mock auction on Jio Cinema, former India opener Abhinav Mukund revealed that an IPL scout told him that Rizvi is seen as a right-handed Suresh Raina.

"One of the IPL scouts told me that he was the right-handed Suresh Raina. The areas that he hits against spin are similar and many teams might go after him," Abhinav Mukund said on Jio Cinema.

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Aakash Chopra feels Sameer Rizvi is a right fit for a franchise like Lucknow Super Giants

Aside from being a right-handed Mr IPL, the player is also looked in the light of an ideal finisher. According to Akash Chopra, the player carries the ability which a team like Lucknow Super Giants would fancy.

"Lucknow Super Giants might need someone as a finisher. They do have a lot of top-order batters and the finishers might need to be an Indian. They have Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran as their No. 4 and No. 5. They have Deepak Hooda who is not your ideal No. 6 and Ayush Badoni is decent. I was watching the UP T20 League and he's done well there and can hit big sixes," Chopra explained.

The young batsman has showcased an explosive strike rate of 134.70 and averages a half-century in the domestic T20 leagues.

"Sameer Rizvi has a different intent in his batting. He would get a lot of confidence if he gets to play for an UP team. He is a Badoni-type player but plays with a straighter bat," Raina added about the player.