Sameer Rizvi's IPL Triumph: Rs 8.4 Cr Deal with CSK.
Uttar Pradesh's uncapped sensation, Sameer Rizvi, made headlines at the IPL 2024 auction as he secured a staggering payday of Rs 8.4 crore from Chennai Super Kings. The 20-year-old cricketer from Meerut expressed his joy, stating that playing under the legendary MS Dhoni was beyond his wildest dreams.
In an interview with news agency ANI, Rizvi couldn't contain his excitement, emphasizing how surreal it was to be part of MS Dhoni's leadership in his debut IPL season. Acknowledging Dhoni's mentoring prowess, Rizvi looks forward to meeting, spending time, and playing alongside the iconic captain.
Chennai Super Kings, renowned for nurturing young talent, welcomed Rizvi into their fold. Drawing parallels with success stories like Mukesh Chaudhary and Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rizvi sees CSK as a champion team and hopes to evolve as a player under their guidance.
Overflowing with gratitude, Rizvi plans to hand over his substantial earnings to his parents, entrusting them with decisions about the windfall. Having left an indelible mark in the UPT20 league with a stellar performance, scoring 455 runs in 10 matches at an impressive average, Rizvi is poised to bring his explosive batting style to the grand IPL stage.