IPL Auction: Meerut boy Sameer Rizvi hits big payday

Sameer Rizvi from Meerut, UP, became the most expensive uncapped player in the 2024 IPL auction, signing an Rs 8.4cr deal with the Chennai Super Kings. He impressed in the recent UP T20 League, scoring 455 runs in 9 innings for the Kanpur Superstars. Despite starting education late, he captained UP in the men’s U-23 State A Championship and represented India in U-19 matches in England. Sameer’s maternal uncle, Tankeeb Akhtar, coached him and praised his hard work.