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Underdogs make it big at IPL auction
Last updated on Feb 21, 2017, 01:21 pm
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The players' auction of the 2017 Indian Premier League saw the franchisees putting out a surprisingly big amount of money for uncapped Indian players.
All-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham and medium-pacer Aniket Choudhary were taken by Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively, for Rs. 2 crore each.
However, there are two players who have hit the jackpot. Let us have a look at their stories.
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In this articleThangarasu Natarajan and Mohammed Siraj Thangarasu Natarajan: Second costliest Indian buy at 2017 IPL auction "Mustafizur Rahman" of Tamil Nadu It still seems unreal for Natarajan Mohammed Siraj: Local boy makes it to Hyderabad team Want to buy a decent house: Siraj The price tag is beyond my imagination: Siraj
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Thangarasu Natarajan and Mohammed Siraj
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Tamil Nadu player Thangarasu Natarajan was bought by Kings XI Punjab for Rs. 3 crore, while Hyderabad's Mohammed Siraj went to home team Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 2.6 crore.
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Thangarasu Natarajan: Second costliest Indian buy at 2017 IPL auction
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Son of a porter, Thangarasu Natarajan was bought by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping Rs. 3 crore, making him the second costliest Indian buy at the 2017 IPL auction.
Hailing from Salem, he shifted to Chennai to play for Jolly Rovers, a club which had seen players like Ravichandran Ashwin and Murali Vijay.
He was part of TNPL team Dindigul Dragons last year.
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"Mustafizur Rahman" of Tamil Nadu
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Natarajan is known as 'Mustafizur Rahman' of Tamil Nadu for his ability to land yorkers at will.
He was selected for TN's Ranji team in 2015-2016 after his consistent performances for Chennai clubs.
He considers Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson as his role model and is sad by the fact that Johnson won't be a part of KXI Punjab's dressing room.
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It still seems unreal for Natarajan
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After he was bought by the Punjab team, the 25-year old Natarajan said, "It seems unreal. I never thought I would play in the Tamil Nadu Premier League, let alone the IPL. Very thankful that it has happened."
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Mohammed Siraj: Local boy makes it to Hyderabad team
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Mohammed Siraj was bought by his local team, Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 2.6 crore.
The 22-year old fast bowler hit gold in cricket three years ago, after he made his name in local leagues and was eventually picked up for Hyderabad U-23 team. He made his Ranji debut in 2015.
In the last Ranji season, he took 41 wickets for Hyderabad.
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Siraj's future plans
Want to buy a decent house: Siraj
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About his plans to use the money, he says, "I want to buy a decent house first."
The Rest of India's Hyderabad pacer also wants his father to stop driving auto rickshaw for a living.
He says, "I urged him to stop, but he did not pay heed to my request. I'm confident of convincing him now. He needs a good rest."
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The price tag is beyond my imagination: Siraj
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On his selection in IPL, Siraj said, "It's a dream come true for me. I am thrilled about it. I was hoping to play for some team this year as I have performed quite well but this price tag is beyond my expectation"
