IPL 2018: Record Breaking Batsman, Shubman Gill Sold To KKR For 1.80 Crore

India U19 cricketer, Shubam Gill was sold for a huge amount of Rs 1.80 Crore to Kolkata Knight Riders. Gill owns a great record at the U19 level as he currently holds a batting average of 100+ at the junior level.

Gill has already made it to the Indian A side for the home series against New Zealand but was later ruled out due to a side strain. issue. He is yet to make his IPL debut but has played two first-class and seven List A games.

During the auction, he attracted the bids from Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab. In the end, it was KKR who went behind the player and handed him a multi-crore contract.

Meanwhile, India U19 is all set to face Pakistan U19 in the semi-final of the Junior World Cup on January 30.