IPL 2025 Mega Auction: In the IPL auction (IPL 2025 Auction), money has rained on ‘Lal of Bihar’ Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep. While Lucknow bought Akish Deep for Rs 8 crore, Delhi has included Mukesh Kumar in its team by paying Rs 8 crore through RTM. The bidding for Mukesh Kumar started with a base price of Rs 2 crore, CSK made the first bet to buy Mukesh. But after this Punjab Kings also started bidding. There was a war between CSK and Punjab to buy Mukesh Kumar and when the price reached Rs 6.50 crore, Chennai accepted defeat. But after this the Delhi Capitals team came on the field. Delhi used RTM for Mukesh. Under which Punjab Kings fixed an amount of Rs 8 crore for Mukesh, which Delhi accepted and under RTM, Delhi included Mukesh Kumar in its team.
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Mukesh Kumar’s IPL career (Who is Mukesh Kumar)
Till now Mukesh has played 20 matches in IPL and during this he was successful in taking 24 wickets with an average of 29. In his first season of 2024, Mukesh was a player of Delhi team. In this season, Mukesh was successful in taking a total of 17 wickets in 10 matches.
father used to drive auto
Mukesh Kumar is a resident of Kakarkund village of Gopalganj district of Bihar. Mukesh made his mark by moving from Bihar to Kolkata. Mukesh proved himself by playing domestic cricket for Bengal. Let us tell you that according to the report, Mukesh Kumar’s father used to drive an auto. But now his son has become a strong bowler of Indian cricket. Talking about Mukesh Kumar’s career, this bowler has played three test matches for India so far and has been successful in taking 7 wickets. At the same time, he has 5 wickets in his name in 6 ODI matches. Apart from this, Mukesh has played 17 T-20 International matches so far. Mukesh has taken 20 wickets in his name in T20I. (Mukesh Kumar Profile) At the same time, Mukesh has taken 203 wickets in his name in 50 first class matches.
Lucknow bought Akash Deep for 8 crores
Apart from Mukesh, Lucknow has included Bihar’s Akash Deep in its team by buying him for Rs 8 crore. Bengaluru did not use RTM for Akash Deep. The base price of Akash Deep was one crore. Akash played for RCB in the last season. But now this time Akash Deep will be seen playing for Lucknow team in IPL. Akash Deep has played only one match in IPL 2024 and has managed to take one wicket. Apart from this, overall in IPL, Akash Deep has succeeded in taking 7 wickets in his name after playing 8 matches. Akash Deep has taken 49 wickets in T-20. Apart from this, Akash has played 5 test matches and taken 10 wickets.
Who is Akash Deep?
Let us tell you that Akash Deep is a native of Baddi village under Sivasagar block of Rohtas district of Bihar. Akash Deep used to play domestic cricket for Bengal. Akash Deep has shown his talent with his bowling in the test. This is the reason why Lucknow bought him for Rs 8 crore in the IPL auction and included him in their team.
