India Squad SL Series: It is a dream come true moment for Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar who got their maiden call-ups for the Indian squad. Both Speedsters have been named in India’s squad set to take on SriLanka in a T20I series starting on January 3. To note, both of them earned a hefty prize in the recently concluded IPL mini-auction. Follow IND vs SL LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
India Squad SL Series: After ROCKING IPL 2023 Auction, Shivam Mavi & Mukesh Kumar earn India T20 call-up for SriLanka series, Follow LIVE Updates
Defending champion Gujarat Titans secured the services of allrounder Shivam Mavi for Rs. 6 Crore, which was the highest bid for an uncapped player during Friday’s auction. Mavi was released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the auction after spending four seasons with the side and the Titans obliged by picking up the 24-year-old. However, the defending champion had to fend off the likes of Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and former team KKR to get its player. Mavi will be looking to get a chance against a meek-looking SriLanka side to showcase his talent.
Mukesh Kumar set to don the Indian jersey?
Mukesh Kumar’s base price was Rs 20 Lakhs at the auction. But he was bagged by the Delhi Capitals for a whopping amount of Rs 5.50 crores. During the auction, almost all the teams wanted to include Mukesh in their squad, but in the end, Delhi won the bid. He became the third most expensive Indian player after Mayank Agarwal (Rs 8.25 Cr) and Shivam Mavi (Rs 6 Cr). The journey to IPL 2023 was not easy for Mukesh who was unsold last season. It must be noted that Mukesh has been a part of the India A squad previously and has also served as a net bowler for the Men in Blue squad.
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