IPL 2024: Who is Angkrish Raghuvanshi, KKR's young prodigy?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been a platform for unearthing young cricketing talents, and the 2024 season is no different. One such talent to emerge on the scene is Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who made a stellar debut for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Delhi Capitals.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s Stellar Debut for KKR

Angkrish Raghuvanshi, an 18-year-old prodigy, made waves in the cricketing world with his scintillating debut for KKR. Hailing from India, Raghuvanshi showcased his batting prowess with a remarkable fifty on his IPL debut, capturing the attention of fans and pundits alike.

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Batting at No. 3, Raghuvanshi exhibited maturity beyond his years as he took on the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack with confidence and flair. He scored 54 runs off 27 balls. His innings, consisting of 5 boundaries and 3 sixes.

Who is Angkrish Raghuvanshi?

Born in Delhi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi had his initial training in Gurgaon. Hailing from a family of athletes, Angkrish’s father, Avneesh Raghuvanshi is a former professional tennis player, whilst his mother, Malika Kapoor played basketball.

Raghuvanshi’s Background and U-19 Success

At the age of 11, Raghuvanshi relocated to Mumbai to pursue his cricketing dreams, determined to make a mark in the sport. His dedication and hard work paid off as he continued to hone his skills and excel in various cricketing tournaments. At the club level, he represented Mumbai’s Apollo Cricket Club.

Hailing from Gurgaon, Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s cricketing journey began at an early age. His breakthrough came in the 2022 U-19 World Cup, where he emerged as India’s highest run-scorer with 278 runs in just 6 innings, including one century and a half-century.

He was picked by KKR at base price in the 2024 auction and his childhood coach Abhishek Nayar is part of the team’s support staff. KKR bagged him for just 20 Lakhs. His inclusion in the team’s lineup proved to be a masterstroke, as he made an immediate impact with his explosive batting.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi with his childhood coach Abhishek Nayar.

Remarkable Performances in Domestic Cricket

Raghuvanshi’s impressive performances in domestic cricket caught the attention of selectors and cricketing experts alike. His stellar display in the CK Nayudu Trophy, where he amassed 765 runs in 9 matches, underscored his potential as a future cricketing star.

Angkrish made his senior debut for the Mumbai team last year, in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Haryana. He scored a 24-ball 26 in that match. A month later, he made his List A debut in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim, scoring 30 runs.

He has scored 138 runs in eight T20Is so far, whilst in List A cricket, he has accumulated 133 runs at an average of 26.60.