Shahbaz Ahmed Becomes Costliest Player in Bengal Pro T20 League Auction
LSG Star, Who Starred Against CSK, Bags Top Bid In T20 League. This Is The Amount
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Indian all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed, playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, was the highest bidder in the inaugural Bengal Pro T20 League auction, fetching ₹12.20 lakh. He also excelled in a match against Chennai Super Kings, scoring 43 runs and taking two wickets.
- 01Shahbaz Ahmed was retained for ₹12.20 lakh in the Bengal Pro T20 League auction.
- 02The auction marked the first for the Bengal Pro T20 League, set to begin its third season in June.
- 03Wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was bought for ₹10.40 lakh by Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers.
- 04Pacer Mukesh Kumar was retained for ₹9.60 lakh by Sobisco Smashers Malda.
- 05Shahbaz also performed well against Chennai Super Kings, scoring 43 runs and taking two wickets.
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In a significant moment for the Bengal Pro T20 League, Indian all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed emerged as the highest bid on the opening day of the auction, retained by Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers for ₹12.20 lakh. This auction, the first since the league's inception, saw intense competition among franchises as they prepared for the tournament's third season, which is set to commence in June. Other notable purchases included wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel, who was acquired by Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers for ₹10.40 lakh, and Mukesh Kumar, retained by Sobisco Smashers Malda for ₹9.60 lakh. Shahbaz's day was further highlighted by his all-round performance against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, where he scored an unbeaten 43 runs off 25 balls and took two wickets.
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Shahbaz's performance and high bid may boost interest in the Bengal Pro T20 League, attracting more fans and potential sponsors.
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