IPL 2023: 5 Youngest Players in the Auction

4. Kumar Kushagra – 18 years 52 days

Earlier this year, Kumar Kushagra scripted history as he became the youngest batter in first-class history to hit a 250-plus score at 17 years and 141 days. The wicketkeeper-batter has amassed a massive 439 runs to his name in just seven innings in First Class cricket at an average of 62.71.

Speaking about his performances in his last five outings which were in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, young Kushagra has scores of 74, 55, 49, an unbeaten 41 runs and one in which he did not get the opportunity to take the field.

However, his records in the shortest format have not been at par with what the batter is capable of producing. In his two T20 innings this year, he could only manage to score 21 runs for the Jharkhand side. In any case, IPL could be the platform for the youngster to showcase his talent but it could be tricky for the franchises to get attracted with the prospect of having him in the side.