IPL 2022: From Ayush Badoni to Tilak Varma, these uncapped players took the cricketing world by storm
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IPL 2022: Just after 11 games in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), young and talented players such as Ayush Badoni, Tilak Verma, Vaibhav Arora and Lalit Yadav have become the new sensations.
The fifteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has given a bunch of talented young youngsters. This year, just 11 games after the new season, we have a number of players like Ayush Badoni, Tilak Verma, Vaibhav Arora and Lalit Yadav who have shown glimpses of their talent for their respective franchises. These players are now being seen as key players, precisely assets, for their teams in a very short span of time.
It won't be an exaggeration to say that they have taken the cricketing world by storm by showcasing their skills.
Ayush Badoni: Lucknow Super Giants' Ayush Badoni, a 22-year-old player, is a new kid on the block and played his first IPL game in a clash with Gujarat Titans. He made his way to the headlines when he started bowling in junior level cricket and, in 2018, made it to India's U-19 team.
Badoni fired an unbelievable 41-ball 54 on his debut, shocking the cricket fraternity. The newbie, who was bought by LSG at his base price of Rs 20 lakh, again showed nerves of steel in a massive run-chase against Chennai Super Kings, handing his team their first ever IPL win. Badoni has emerged as a potential future cricketing star, not just for LSG, but also for the Indian cricket team. His smashing shot gave reminiscent of South Africa legend AB de Villiers.
Tilak Varma: Mumbai Indians are known for unearthing raw talent and nurturing them, be it Jasprit Bumrah or Hardik Pandya, just to name a few. Another young and vibrant player, Tilak Varma, seems to be on his way to join the list. Varma's brilliant effort for MI against Rajasthan Royals in which he smashed 61 off 33 balls garnered him praise from netizens and experts. The 19-year-old was the highest run-scorer for this team.
Though he was a part of the 2020 India Under-19 squad, but he failed to deliver an impact, but this time justified his Rs 1.9 crore price tag. Varma, who had faced financial difficulties in the past, recently opened up about his struggling days and said his only aim is to get a house for his parents.
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