IPL Auction 2025: Who is Gurjapneet Singh? Pacer bought by CSK for INR 2.2 crore

Published - 25 Nov 2024, 08:53 PM | Updated - 25 Nov 2024, 08:54 PM

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise has silently made a massive impact in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Auction. The five-time champions bid for some exciting players in the event, which is underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Chennai Super Kings raised the eyebrows of many when they bid for the young pacer Gurjapneet. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side was keen to get the fast bowler and showed interest in him right from the start as they first got in the bidding war with Lucknow Super Giants and then Gujarat Titans.

However, they made sure that they went on to keep Gurjapneet Singh with them as they raised the final peddle of INR 2.20 crore. This has made many wonder about the fast bowler after Chennai Super Kings bid heavily for him and were keen to have him in the squad of the tournament for the next edition.

Gurjapneet, who is a 6’3 left-arm seamer, is one of the exciting pacers in Indian cricket. The fast bowler, who was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, made a significant move to Chennai at the age of 17 and since then has played all his crickets in Tamil Nadu, representing the state at the highest level.

Gurjapneet Singh has served as the net bowler for the five-time champions in the league and also was part of the Indian team setup as the net bowler

Gurjapneet Singh was around the Chennai Super Kings setup in the IPL. He has served as the net bowler for the five-time champions in the league and also was part of the Indian team setup as the net bowler during the first Test against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team.

Gurjapneet Singh removed Virat Kohli in the nets and impressed many with his ability to adapt to different conditions. His bowling in the nets at Guru Nanak College saw him making himself a name as he was then picked by Dindigul Dragons in 2021 for the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).

Gurjapneet Singh made a huge statement on his debut in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

But he faced an injury and missed more than one year of action. However, in 2023, he made a strong comeback and stole the limelight with his performances in the Buchi Babu tournament earlier this year. His ability to bowl lengthy spells impressed the selectors and he made his debut in the Ranji Trophy.

Gurjapneet Singh made a huge statement on his debut in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. He wreaked havoc across the Saurashtra batting picked and picked 6 wickets, including Cheteshwar Pujara. He registered a figure of 6/22, which was the best figure in a first-class innings by a Tamil Nadu fast bowler at home since the 2005-06 season.

Gurjapneet Singh has picked 13 wickets at an average of 19.69 and a strike rate of 50.30 in the ongoing Ranji Trophy

In the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, Gurjapneet has oozed his class with the ball and has made a decent impact on his team. He has picked 13 wickets at an average of 19.69 and a strike rate of 50.30 across seven innings. With him being familiar with Chennai wicket, he will be vital for the five-time champions.

Here's a glimpse of Gurjapneet's bowling:

Gurjapneet Singh. 1 minute of pure unadulterated fast bowling. Impressed Team India too in the nets at Chepauk. Having worked in the TNPL this year, watched him closely. He's ready for the big stage. Excited for what lies ahead. Someone to keep an eye on. https://t.co/KisaAh0nBi pic.twitter.com/zwglq5q3fY
— Scouting Minds (@ScoutingMinds) November 5, 2024