The IPL 2024 auction is just a few days away, and the whole cricket world will be covering this event. This will see some players making millions of dollars in a short span of time. Out of 1165 players, 333 are shortlisted to come under the hammer in the coming event.
The list includes all the big names from modern-day cricket, while there will be some uncapped stars who will also try their luck. Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi is the oldest player to feature at the auction. Meanwhile, there are a number of teenagers who will also be part of the upcoming event. So let’s talk about the three youngest players to feature at the IPL 2024 auction.
3 Youngest Players to feature at the IPL 2024 Auction
3. Saumy Pandey (19 years and 40 days)
Hails from Madhya Pradesh, the slow left-arm Orthodox spinner, Saumy Pandey, is the third youngest player to feature at the auction. He was born on November 4, 2004, and is currently 19 years and 40 days old. Pandey is part of the Indian team in the ongoing U19 Asia Cup. He is a pretty good bowler who bowls wicket-to-wicket and can contain runs.
2. Aravelly Avanish (18 years and 195 days)
Hails from Hyderabad, the wicket-keeper batter Aravelly Avanish is the second youngest to feature at the auction. He is just 18 years and 195 days old and is also playing in the U19 Asia Cup in the UAE. Avanish is a left-handed batter who bats in the middle order and can play big shots when needed. He is the youngest Indian at the IPL 2024 auction.
1. Kwena Maphaka (17 years and 250 days)
The youngest player to feature at the IPL 2024 auction is South African left-arm pacer Kwena Maphaka. He was born on April 8, 2006, and is only 17 years and 250 days old. Maphaka was part of the inaugural SA20 for Paarl Royals and has played for South Africa A and U19 teams. In five T20s, he has taken six wickets and can be an exciting prospect to watch out for.
