Who is Kumar Kushagra? The 19-year-old who Delhi Capital spent Rs 7.20 crore at IPL 2024 Auction

Kumar Kushagra, a 19-year-old youngster, took the IPL 2024 auction by storm. The player became the subject of a bidding war at the event and eventually, Delhi Capitals came up with the winning bid of Rs. 7.20 crore for the player. The price Kushagra has fetched was so much that many of the international players as well could not reach to that mark. Thus, let's figure out who is this prodigy.

Who is Kumar Kushagra?

Kumar Kushagra is a wicket-keeper batsman, who hails from Bokaro, Jharkhand. He is a right-handed batter with the experience of 47 matches in the domestic circuit. He plays for the Jharkhand side domestically. His highest score has been 266. 

Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 auction

The DC franchise have been able to attain the power hitter Harry Brook in this auction for Rs. 4 crore. Besides Brook, Delhi got hold of Tristan Stubbs for Rs. 50 lakh), Ricky Bhui for Rs. 20 lakh), Kumar Kushagra for Rs. 7.20 crore), and Rasikh Dar for Rs. 20 lakh.