Rajasthan Royals (RR) deviated from the development of high-profile abroad purchases within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 public sale and targeted on an rising expertise, Shubham Dubey. The inaugural champions engaged in a bidding conflict for the comparatively unknown participant, in the end securing his companies for a notable sum of INR 5.80 crore.
Bidding conflict for Shubham Dubey: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Dubey, with a modest base value of ₹20 lakhs, attracted curiosity from two franchises – the Royals and Delhi Capitals (DC). The bidding conflict ensued, with each groups driving the value past INR 5 crores. The Capitals final bid reached INR 5.60 crore earlier than Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious with a profitable bid of INR 5.80 crore.
Spectacular efficiency in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023
Dubey has carved a distinct segment for himself within the home cricket area, significantly via his stellar performances within the not too long ago concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2023. Batting within the lower-middle order for Vidarbha, the 29-year-old showcased his highly effective hitting means, amassing 221 runs in seven video games at a formidable common of 73.66 and a hanging strike price of 187.29 within the prestigious T20 event.
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Restricted first-class expertise
Regardless of his impactful T20 performances, Dubey is but to make his first-class debut. With no expertise in skilled red-ball cricket, the 29-year-old has performed eight Checklist-A and 20 T20 video games in his profession.
Spectacular T20 stats
Within the T20 format, Dubey has performed 20 video games, accumulating 485 runs in 19 innings. His profession strike price stands at 145.20, coupled with a formidable common of 37.30. The IPL 2024 public sale marked his entry into the cash-rich league, with the Royals being his first IPL crew.
