Akshat Raghuwanshi: 22-Year-Old MP Batter Bags Rs 2.2 Cr IPL Deal with LSG

• 22-year-old Akshat Raghuwanshi, an uncapped Madhya Pradesh batter, was signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Rs. 2.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction.
• The right-handed batter from Gwalior made an immediate impact in first-class cricket, scoring a century on debut and a half-century in his second match.
• He captained Madhya Pradesh’s Under-19 side and is considered technically sound and mature for his age, despite playing only seven official T20s.
• Raghuwanshi turned heads with a rapid 105 off 45 balls in a local T20 league and scored 239 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 177.
• His talent was praised by Venkatesh Iyer and spotted early by domestic legend Chandrakant Pandit, who noted his courage and potential.

Why It Matters: Promising 22-year-old MP batter Akshat Raghuwanshi secured a Rs. 2.2 crore IPL deal with LSG.