5 options Rajasthan Royals (RR) have to trim down their squad to 24 players
The Royals are still looking for their second title after winning the inaugural edition in 2008.
5. Akash Singh
At the juvenile age of 18, Akash Singh is the youngest member in the Rajasthan Royals squad for the upcoming IPL season. He was snapped up by the Raj Kundra-owned side for 20 lakh INR. A product of the U19 system, Akash Singh is a resourceful left-arm pacer who hits the deck hard and generates seam movement along with disconcerting bounce.
He was part of India’s potent bowling attack in the 2020 U19 World Cup where they finished runners-up. Like it happens with the U19 stars these days, those who make an impression in these World Cups eventually get an IPL contract. The youngster will look to follow the footsteps of Khaleel Ahmed, also a Rajasthani player, who earned fame from U19 cricket and shined in the IPL.
Being a native of Bhartpur, Rajasthan, the young man will be pleased to be representing his native State in the IPL, although it’s unlikely that he will feature in the starting XI and that is why we reckon he could be the player to be left out of the final 24-player list. Irrespective of what happens this year, Akash Singh has a lot of years on his hand and can go on to become a very good bowler in the coming years.
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