Angkrish Raghuvanshi – A Rising Star in Indian Cricket
Age: 18 (born on June 5, 2005)
Teams:
Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL)
Mumbai (Domestic Cricket)
Playing Style:
Right-handed batsman
Bowls occasional left-arm orthodox spin
Career Highlights:
Part of the India U-19 team that won the 2022 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup
Scored 278 runs in the U-19 World Cup, including a century against South Africa
Was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹20 lakh in the 2024 IPL auction
Made his IPL debut against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2024
Scored a 54-ball 50 against Delhi Capitals in 2024, becoming the youngest player to score a half-century for KKR
Strengths:
Excellent timing and ball-striking ability
Wide range of shots
Ability to score quickly
Composed temperament
Areas of Improvement:
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Needs to work on his consistency
Can be more patient at the crease
Needs to gain experience at the senior level
Overall:
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is a talented young batsman with the potential to be a future star for India. He has already shown his ability to perform at the highest level, and with time and experience, he can become a force to be reckoned with in world cricket.
Other Interesting Facts:
Comes from a sporting family – his mother played basketball for India and his father is a tennis player
Was inspired to take up cricket by his elder brother, who is also a cricketer
Is a big fan of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni
Loves listening to music and watching movies in his free time
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @angkrish_raghuvanshi_
For more information:
Angkrish Raghuvanshi on Cricinfo: [OPEN]
Angkrish Raghuvanshi on Wikipedia: [OPEN]