IPL 2022: Under-19 World Cup star Rajvardhan Hagargekar joins MS Dhoni in Surat – Under-19 fast bowler Rajvardhan Hagargerkar has joined Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni, and teammates, in Surat ahead of his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) stint. The uncapped all-rounder was bagged by CSK in the mega auction for 1.5 crores. Follow IPL 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN.
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Hangargekar has had quite a few tough months since being picked in the IPL auction. Reports of age fudge allegations began to emerge and his IPL participation was in doubt. However, the BCCI though are unlikely to take any action for the time being
IPL 2022: U19 World Cup star Rajvardhan Hangargekar joins MS Dhoni and Co in Surat ahead of the maiden season
The Under-19 World Cup star would hope to show his all-around skills in IPL. Hangargekar might get enough opportunities this season as all-rounder Deepak Chahar is set to miss the majority of IPL due to a quadriceps tear. CSK skipper MS Dhoni might groom him like Chahar and give him enough freedom to express himself.
IPL 2022: Rajvardhan Hangargekar rapid rise
- Made his List A debut in February 2021 for Maharashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Announced his arrival grandly in the ICC U19 World Cup
- Hangargekar picked up four wickets from five matches and bowled at 141.7
- Made an impact as a pinch-hitter by striking three sixes against Ireland
- One of the rare India bowlers to have in-swing in his armory
IPL 2022: U19 World Cup star Rajvardhan Hangargekar joins MS Dhoni and Co in Surat ahead of the maiden season
Meanwhile, Dhoni began training alongside his CSK teammates on Sunday (March 6). The team assembled at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat on March 2. The defending champions will kickstart IPL 2022 by playing a match against KKR on March 26.
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