Who is Sameer Rizvi? 5 interesting facts about all-rounder signed for ₹8.4 crore by CSK at IPL 2024 Auction
The IPL 2024 Auction has concluded, with Sameer Rizvi being one of the headline-grabbers. The player from Meerut, a right-handed batter and right-arm off-spinner, was acquired by Chennai Super Kings for a whopping Rs. 8.4 crore.
On that note, here's a list of five things that you should know about him.
#1 Samir Rizvi smashed the fastest 100 in UPT20
UPT20 was a domestic T20 league featuring the cricketers of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). Rizvi, who hails from Meerut, turned up for the Kanpur Superstars team and scored the fastest hundred in the competition.
Playing against the Gorakhpur Lions, Rizvi scored a magnificent 49-ball 104. Fans lauded the rising star for his excellent batting performance in the UPT20 match.
#2 Sameer Rizvi won a trophy as captain just before IPL 2024 Auction
Rizvi captained Uttar Pradesh in the Men's U-23 State A Trophy championship. Uttar Pradesh beat Uttarakhand in the final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to lift the trophy.
Skipper Sameer Rizvi led the team from the front by scoring a 50-ball 84 in the middle-order. He smacked 10 fours and four sixes while batting under pressure and helped Uttar Pradesh finish with 356/7 on the board.
#3 Rinku Singh gave Sameer Rizvi his maiden domestic cap
Rinku Singh is one of the biggest match-winners in India right now. He is likely to represent the country at the T20 World Cup next year. Not many fans would know that Rinku handed Sameer his maiden domestic T20 cap for Uttar Pradesh.
#4 Sameer Rizvi had a T20 average of close to 50 heading into the IPL 2024 Auction
Rizvi's T20 stats are quite impressive on paper. The all-rounder has aggregated 295 runs in just 11 matches at an average of 49.16. His strike rate is close to 135 as well, while he has recorded two half-centuries in 11 outings.
His average and strike rate in domestic cricket attracted a high bid at the IPL 2024 Auction. Also, he can bowl off-spin for the team whenever needed.
#5 Sameer Rizvi has represented India at the U-19 level
Rizvi has some experience of playing international cricket at the U-19 level. He is yet to make his debut for the senior Indian team, but has represented India U-19s in the past.
While Rizvi could not make it big while playing for India at the U-19 level, he will be keen to make a mark with CSK in IPL 2024.