Avesh Khan becomes the most expensive uncapped Indian in IPL
Uncapped fast bowler Avesh Khan has been bought by Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2022 Auction. Avesh, who was the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2021 season, has fetched a hefty price of Rs. 10 crore. He has become the most expensive uncapped Indian player in the IPL Auction history. Avesh had made his IPL debut in 2017 for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The journey of Avesh Khan
Avesh played his debut IPL game against Delhi Capitals in 2017. He fared well in the game, finishing with an economy rate of 5.80. The right-arm seamer also picked the wicket of Sanju Samson. Avesh was picked by Delhi in the 2018 season. He has the propensity to clock over 140 KPH consistently. He has troubled the greatest batters in the last few seasons.
A look at his IPL stats
In an IPL career spanning over five years, Avesh has snapped up 29 wickets from 25 matches at an average of 25.83. The young pacer has the best match haul of 3/13. Avesh has an economy rate of 8.23.
Second-most wickets in IPL 2021
Avesh was Delhi Capitals' leading wicket-taker in the 2021 season. He scalped 24 wickets from 16 matches at a phenomenal average of 18.75. Avesh finished behind Purple Cap holder Harshal Patel, who scalped 32 wickets. Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah followed Avesh on the tally with 24 wickets. He emerged as a revelation for DC in the season.
