IPL 2019 Auction: Shivam Dubey Grabbed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 5 Crores
Published - 18 Dec 2018, 06:52 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 04:35 AM
The 24-year old Shivam Dubey was grabbed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping price of INR 5 Crores. The youngster had made headlines when he had scored five sixes in an over. Meanwhile, Shivam Dubey has been a consistent performer in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.
Dubey has one double hundred and also scored three hundred in his first-class career. He has also bagged multiple five-wicket hauls for his state team, Mumbai. Thus, Dubey will like to make the most of his opportunities while playing for RCB.
Shivam Dubey hasn’t yet played in the Indian Premier League. Hence, it would be the first time when he would be available for the IPL league. Meanwhile, Shivam Dubey has scalped 10 wickets in the 13 T20 matches he has played. Furthermore, he has scored 189 runs in the shortest format of the game.
In fact, Shivam Dubey’s story is another rag to riches story in the Indian Premier League. Consequently, he will like to make the most of his opportunity.
Shivam Dube is BOLD! The big hitting all-rounder from Mumbai becomes our 4th addition today! We acquire him for INR 5 Cr !#PlayBold #BidForBold #IPLAuction
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 18, 2018
Royal Challengers Bangalore have also roped in Devdutt Padikkal. RCB will like to turn the tables in the forthcoming edition of the Indian Premier League as they are yet to savour success in the history of the IPL. They have been runners-up on a couple of occasions but have failed to go all the way in the cash-rich tourney.
Meanwhile, RCB has relied heavily on the shoulders of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. RCB had to fight with Mumbai Indians to bag Shivam Dube.
Can clear the ropes with ease, provides crucial breakthroughs with his golden arm and comes in to strengthen our middle order! We're thrilled to rope in Shivam Dubey to the RCB family ❤️#PlayBold #BidForBold #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/LjmhtopscE
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 18, 2018
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