New Delhi. The excitement about the IPL 2025 mega auction is increasing. This is a platform where huge amount of money is showered on veteran players, while at the same time, it creates a platform for the career of young players which can prove to be the turning point of their career in future. Swastik Chikara, who hails from UP, has similar intentions, who is looking for an opportunity on the big stage.
Last year, the auction held before IPL 2024 brought happiness to the house of Swastik Chikara. Delhi Capitals had signed the righthanded opening batsman for Rs 20 lakh. He thus became the second youngest player in that year's tournament at just 18 years of age.
“I was at home at that time. Everyone was watching the auction together, while my brother watched it on the phone. So, he got to know a few minutes before others that I was selected by Delhi Capitals, while my mother started crying. It was a big thing for me to be selected in the IPL that day.
Chikara, who did not get a chance to play in 2024 and has now been released by his IPL franchise, is hopeful that 2025 will be the year he makes his debut in the tournament.
He said, “I am a little nervous this time. But, I want to play IPL this year. My aim this time is not just to join the team but to play. I participated in the trials of Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. But, I could not go to the trials of other teams because I was playing Ranji Trophy and Under23 matches for Uttar Pradesh.”
He performed brilliantly in the second edition of the UP T20 League and grabbed a lot of limelight. His top order batting gives him a distinct identity. Especially for those teams who are also making future strategies through the auction to be held in Jeddah on 24 and 25 November.
His strong performances in the UP T20 League included winning the 'Most Valuable Player of the Tournament' award and leading his team Meerut Mavericks to victory.
Following the footsteps of his idol Virender Sehwag, Chikara's brilliant batting has caught people's attention. There is every possibility that he can be seen in the field in IPL 2025.
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