The Delhi Capitals made a significant investment of INR 7.2 crore to acquire wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra. Against Maharashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the 19-year-old showed flashes of his talent by hitting 67 runs off of 37 deliveries, helping Jharkhand chase down 355 runs. The cricket player received appreciation from numerous scouts who were on the ground as a result of the same, and this ultimately contributed to his landing a big contract.
Before the 2024 IPL, Delhi famously let go of Phil Salt. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant might not play in the new season because the 26-year-old is still recovering from injuries he sustained in a vehicle accident at the tail end of 2022. Then, if not as a regular, Delhi can utilize Kumar Kushagra as an impact substitute.
In his 11 T20 matches thus far in his career, he has amassed 140 runs at a strike percentage of 117.64. A regular for Jharkhand, he has shown a lot of promise while Ishan Kishan is still occupied with the national squad. Due to his ability to score some quick runs in the final overs, the batsman from Bokaro has developed a reputation as a respectable finisher.
But the cricketer may struggle due to his inexperience, but in DC, with players like Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly, Kishagra appears to be in capable hands. With the chance to learn from some of the brightest brains, the 19-year-old can prepare himself appropriately.
Delhi, a team well-known for investing in budding cricket players, was thrilled to have Kumar join the team. The other team that gave him time was the Chennai Super Kings, and according to some stories, Ganguly was very impressed with his performance during the trials. Along with Kumar, DC also signed Rasikh Dar (INR 20 lakh), Ricky Bhui (INR 20 lakh), Harry Brook (INR 4 crore), and Tristan Stubbs (INR 50 lakh).
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