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Rajasthan Royals (RR) deviated from the trend of high-profile overseas purchases in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction and focused on an emerging talent, Shubham Dubey. The inaugural champions engaged in a bidding war for the relatively unknown player, ultimately securing his services for a notable sum of I🐎NR 5.80 crore.
Bidding war for Shubham Dubey: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Dubey, with a modest base price of ₹20 lakhs, attracted interest from two franchises – the Royals and Delhi Capitals (DC). The bidding war ensued, with bot𒀰h teams driving the price beyond IN🍬R 5 crores. The Capitals last bid reached INR 5.60 crore before Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious with a winning bid of INR 5.80 crore.
Impressive performance in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023
Dubey has carved a niche for himself in the domestic cricket arena, particularly through his stellar performances in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2023. Batting in the lower-middle order for Vidarbha, the 29-year-old showcased his powerful hittin💖g ability, amassing 221 runs in seven games at an impressive average of 73.66 and a st🐟riking strike rate of 187.29 in the prestigious T20 tournament.
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Limited first-class experience
Despite his impactful 𝐆T20 performances, Dubey is yet to make his first-cla🧸ss debut. With no experience in professional red-ball cricket, the 29-year-old has played eight List-A and 20 T20 games in his career.
Impressive T20 stats
In the T20 format, Dubey has played 20 games, accumulating 485 run🍌s in 19 innings. His career strike rate stands at 145.20, coupled with an impressive average of 37.30. The IPL 2024 auction marked his entry into the cash-rich league, with the Royals being his first IPL team.
