Avesh Khan Becomes The Most Expensive Uncapped Player Ever

Lucknow Super Giants have signed Avesh Khan for INR 10 crore in the IPL 2022 auction in Bengaluru. After IPL 2021, the 25-year-old was released by Delhi Capitals. Last season, the pacer finished second in the Purple Cap competition with 24 wickets in 16 games. In addition, the bowler has become the most expensive uncapped choice in IPL history. Avesh's fee has eclipsed the previous all-time high of INR 9.25 crore paid for an uncapped player, which was set in 2021 when Chennai Super Kings selected Krishnappa Gowtham. Avesh had a starting price of INR 20 lakh.

The 26-year-old right-handed hitter has scored 231 runs with a strike rate of 33 in five first-class matches. He has two fifties to his credit, the best of which is a 92-run unbroken knock. Shahrukh appeared in 11 IPL matches in 2021, his only season in the league, and scored 153 runs at an average of 21.9.