BCCI Secretary Praises Uncapped Players in IPL Mini-Auction
New Delhi, Dec 18 (digihunt) – BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed delight over the success of uncapped players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, emphasizing that the tournament continues to fulfill its primary goal of offering a platform for young and emerging talent from across the nation.
Uncapped players were the highlight of the auction, with franchises making substantial investments to secure promising domestic talents. The Delhi Capitals made headlines by acquiring Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar for Rs. 84 crore. Meanwhile, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings made significant moves by signing Rajasthan cricketer Kartik Sharma and Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Prashant Veer, each for Rs. 14.20 crore.
In response to the auction developments, Saikia shared his satisfaction at franchises supporting players based on their domestic performances, thus providing opportunities to talent from all corners of the country. He remarked, “I’m extremely happy because some uncapped players of India from various states, from their domestic performances, the franchises are picking up. You can take the example of that guy from J&K, Auqib Dar, another from UP (Veer), and one from Rajasthan (Kartik). So this is precisely what the IPL is all about, that we have to promote our young talents.”
He further added, “Although they’re not getting opportunities in the Indian team, or they are getting the cap, without getting the cap also they can do big in life and this is the perfect example. And that platform is ready for them, and I am sure in the coming times more and more youngsters from various states by participating and performing in domestic cricket will come to the limelight and attract the focus and attention of all these franchises, scouts, and persons who are involved.”
Saikia’s remarks underscore the IPL’s growing significance as a launchpad for domestic cricketers, offering both financial security and exposure as they aspire to represent their country on the international stage.
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