21-year-old Windies cricketer Oshane Thomas has played just 8 international games. But the medium-fast pacer has already made a name for himself. Thomas made his ODI debut against India in Guwahati and went on to become a vital cog in the side. His accuracy and pace makes him a real deal in the IPL circuit. There were reports of numerous franchises keeping an eye on the young pacer.
Oshane Thomas gets snapped by the Royals
He has been snapped by the Rajasthan Royals for an impressive amount of INR 1.1 Crore. When Thomas came into the auction, the Royals still needed eight players to fill in the pack. They went out for him and eventually roped him in. He was picked by Jamaica Tallawahs while he was as young as 19. Chris Gayle was mighty pleased with his action and raw pace and hence took him in his side in the CPL.
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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 18, 2018
A CPL Star
He is currently the youngest fast bowler in the Windies squad. He finished the CPL as the highest wicket-taker this year and is at the second spot in the overall rank. Though the bouncer is very much among his ammunition, Thomas feels it is not the delivery to scare the batters. “Bowling the short ball is the easiest to do for a fast bowler,” Thomas had said. “But I don’t use my bumper to scare batsmen, I only use it to get batsmen out.”
Rajasthan Royals also bought Jaydev Unadkat for a whooping INR 8.4 Crores. He is currently the joint costliest player along with Varun Chakaravarthy, who has been picked by Kings XI Punjab. The Royals now carry some serious pacer heading to the 2019 IPL. The internet was full of praise and feels the Windies pacer deserves the sum for the kind of talent he posses.
https://twitter.com/pro_amateur_/status/1075046436574777345
Jofra Archer and Oshane Thomas bowling together for RR will be ???? #IPLAuction
— Mohan Raswant (@mohanraswant22) December 18, 2018
Oshane Thomas raised a few eyebrows against India, and RR have bet on him to come good.
Live Blog: https://t.co/7Seav3CKzf #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/TpqeJoi3ar
— CricketNext (@cricketnext) December 18, 2018
Smart move but oshane thomas should be bought and see this?? pic.twitter.com/tQAiR2e057
— all about cricket (@layek_sohan) December 18, 2018
Oshane Thomas is now a Royal!!! #IPLAuction #IPL2019 #CricketPlayedLouderraj pic.twitter.com/AtKztIVk1G
— CPL T20 (@CPL) December 18, 2018
Oshane Thomas, West Indies sold to @rajasthanroyals for Rs 1.1 crore #IPLAuction #IPL2019Auction pic.twitter.com/wh12fyUuDu
— News Nation (@NewsNationTV) December 18, 2018
Oshane Thomas, who made his international debut on the West Indies’ tour of India in October, took 18 wickets in 10 matches during the 2018 Caribbean Premier League and will play for @rajasthanroyals who bag him for Rs 1.1. Crore.#IPLAuction https://t.co/YdEmOL0elY
— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) December 18, 2018
This one is for all you fans.
You wanted him, and here he is! #PadhaaroSa Oshane Thomas!!!Destructive Fast Bowler from West Indies, Welcome!! #JoinTheFamily #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/turTZE0JpA
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 18, 2018
Expect BIG waves from this 'Oshane'! ??
Oshane Thomas is now part of the @rajasthanroyals family! Keep following the VIVO #IPLAuction, LIVE on Star Sports. #AuctionOnStar
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/jha_siddhus91/status/1075033937116835842
https://twitter.com/theICCSports/status/1075035294209114115
And we join the bid for Oshane Thomas at 1.1cr.
And he’s now a part of the ROYALS!!!! #IPLAuction #JoinTheFamily
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 18, 2018
Oshane Thomas is sold to @rajasthanroyals for INR 110 lacs VIVO #IPLAuction
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 18, 2018