Which uncapped players earned big IPL contracts?


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now we’re talking about the rising stars who broke the bank 💰 without even playing for India yet — the uncapped players who stunned everyone with massive IPL deals. These are the guys who lit up domestic cricket or U-19s and cashed in big time!

💸 Uncapped Players Who Earned Big IPL Contracts

🔥 1. Sameer Rizvi – ₹8.4 Cr (CSK, 2024 Auction)

  • Nicknamed "Right-handed Raina" for his aggressive middle-order hitting.

  • Shocked everyone by going from unknown to CSK’s most expensive uncapped buy ever.

🧨 Domestic six-hitter turned golden boy overnight.

🔥 2. Shahrukh Khan – ₹9 Cr (PBKS, 2022)

  • Known for finishing games in Tamil Nadu cricket.

  • Got a massive payday after a few glimpses in 2021.

🎬 Not the Bollywood one, but this guy had drama of his own in the auction room.

🔥 3. Rahul Tewatia – ₹9 Cr (GT, 2022)

  • Uncapped at the time. GT bought him for his last-over magic and cool temperament.

📈 One good season = millionaire status.

🔥 4. Varun Chakravarthy – ₹8.4 Cr (KKR, 2019)

  • Mystery spinner with almost no pro experience.

  • Came from nowhere and became the most expensive uncapped player at the time.

🎭 Literally: “Who is this guy?” — then boom, ₹8.4 Cr.

🔥 5. Shivam Mavi – ₹7.25 Cr (KKR, 2018)

  • India U-19 star. Raw pace and youth appeal.

  • He, along with Kamlesh Nagarkoti, commanded high bids due to World Cup hype.

💡 Bet on youth potential.

🔥 6. Kamlesh Nagarkoti – ₹3.2 Cr (KKR, 2018)

  • Clocked serious pace in U-19 WC.

  • Injuries slowed him down, but still had a high value.

🔥 7. Yash Dayal – ₹3.2 Cr (GT, 2022)

  • Left-arm pace bowler from UP.

  • GT took a chance — he had a rollercoaster IPL but showed potential.

🔥 8. T Natarajan – ₹4 Cr (SRH, 2020)

  • Once a net bowler, became SRH’s death overs specialist.

  • Went on to debut for India soon after.

🎯 Yorker machine with a fairytale rise.

🔥 9. Rinku Singh – ₹55 lakh (KKR, 2022)

  • Not the most expensive, but worth mentioning for value vs output.

  • His 5 sixes in a row made him a cult hero — now a Team India regular.

🔥 10. Lalit Yadav – ₹65 lakh (DC)

  • Another example of a player with no cap who performed consistently after being backed.

💡 Why Do Teams Spend So Much on Uncapped Players?

  • ✨ Potential upside

  • 📈 Long-term investment (can retain cheap if they blow up)

  • 🔥 Great domestic form

  • 💵 Budget-friendly compared to capped internationals

  • 🎯 Sometimes... they just fit a specific role

🏆 Final Word

IPL is where unknown names become millionaires overnight.
The next Bumrah, Hardik, or Rinku could be the guy no one saw coming — except the scouts 😏