IPL 2022 Auction: Shivam Mavi returns to Kolkata Knight Riders
What's the story
Kolkata Knight Riders picked young fast bowler Shivam Mavi in the IPL 2022 Auction on Saturday. The Kolkata-based franchise managed to get him back for Rs. 7.25 crore. They were involved in an intense bidding war with Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals. Mavi made his IPL debut in 2018 for KKR. Here are further details.
Twitter Post
Shivam Mavi sold to KKR
Congratulations @KKRiders - @ShivamMavi23 is back in purple and gold 💜💜#TATAIPLAuction @TataCompanies pic.twitter.com/paOvBBaTKI
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 12, 2022
Career
Mavi has 25 wickets in the IPL
Mavi played his debut match against Sunrsiers Hyderabad in the 2018 season. He grabbed eyeballs for his ability to clock over 140 KPH consistently. As of now, Mavi has picked up 25 wickets from 26 matches at an average of 28.6. He has the best match haul of 4/21. Mavi is also a handy lower-order batter across formats.
Information
Mavi won the 2018 Under-19 WC with India
Mavi was a vital part of India's Under-19 World Cup title-winning side in 2018. Mavi picked nine wickets in the tournament. Prithvi Shaw-led India defeated Australia in the final to win the Under-19 World Cup in that year.