Abhinandan Singh is also one such young cricketer who is causing waves with some great performances in the domestic circuit. A right-arm pacer for Uttar Pradesh, he’s been picked out for his impeccable bowling especially in the Powerplay. Born in the year 2002 or currently at 22, Abhinandan represents yet another growth pool of some great talents emerging from the Indian domestic cricket.
He emerged into prominence in the 2024 Uttar Pradesh T20 League with Lucknow Falcons. Abhinandan shared the new ball with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and took 15 wickets in 10 matches, nine of which were taken in the powerplay, demonstrating his potential to move the ball effectively in the initial stages of the innings. His economy of 6.1 in this phase and a strike rate of 12 marked his tendency to take vital wickets without losing control.
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He was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL 2025 auction for ₹30 lakhs. His association with Bhuvneshwar Kumar at RCB will be exciting because they are likely to again repeat their effective combination as they did in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. Abhinandan’s swinging ability both ways and performing well under pressure makes him a valuable addition to RCB’s pace attack.
Off the field, Abhinandan is known for his humble demeanour and dedication to perfecting his craft. He has credited senior players like Bhuvneshwar for mentoring him in refining his skills and understanding the nuances of fast bowling.
With IPL 2025 on the horizon, fans and experts are eager to see how Abhinandan adapts to the challenges of the world’s most competitive T20 league. If his domestic performances are any indicator, he could become a pivotal player for RCB and a potential contender for higher honors in Indian cricket.