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‘I froze for 5 seconds when Lucknow bought me’ – Avesh Khan
By SMCS - Feb 16, 2022 2:05 pm
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Pace bowler Avesh Khan has earned a big deal in the mega auction as Lucknow Super Giants bought him for Rs. 10 crores. However, he said that it is an emotional moment for him as he will miss the team, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting and the rest of the team as well.

Avesh Khan

Meanwhile, fast-bowlers from India have gained a lot of eyeballs at the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, as they received top dollar. Deepak Chahar was the second most expensive buy of the auction as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) re-signed him for a whopping Rs. 14.00 crores. Harshal Patel, the IPL 2021 purple cap winner, will get Rs. 10.75 crores from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals (DC) selected Shardul Thakur for the same price as well.

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“I was on the flight at that time and I had expected I would get at least seven crores. But since I was on the flight and couldn’t watch the auction live, I was feeling a bit nervous thinking which team would pick me and for how much. Upon landing when I got to know that Lucknow bought me for 10 crores, I froze for five seconds. But then things became normal, I was like okay,” said Avesh Khan.

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Avesh Khan and Rishabh Pant

Later, Avesh Khan also shared an emotional moment with his former captain Rishabh Pant. Saying that he hugged him and apologized for not being able to reunite with him for the league. He said that he would miss Ricky Ponting and his teammates too.

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“I would miss them [Ricky Ponting and Co.] a lot because I had an emotional connect with the Delhi Capitals. After our flight landed in Kolkata, I met Rishabh outside and he held his arms wide open for hugging me. He told me, ‘Sorry, le Nahi paye. Because they weren’t left with a huge purse and had players to buy as well. When I watched the auction later. I saw that they did place a final bid for me at 8.75cr, but Lucknow eventually bid the highest. So, it was a very emotional moment with Rishabh; we have played Under-19 together, we always sit together after matches, hang out together,” Avesh Khan concluded.