Telugu Talents Shine: Two Youngsters Bag IPL 2026 Contracts with Gujarat, Rajasthan!

• Yerram Prithvi Raj (Tenali, AP) joins Gujarat Titans, Peral Aman Rao (Karimnagar, Telangana) joins Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026.
• Both uncapped players were acquired for their base price of Rs. 30 lakhs in the mini-auction held in Abu Dhabi.
• Prithvi Raj, a left-arm pacer, previously played for KKR and SRH, known for his pace, swing, and death bowling ability.
• Aman Rao, a 21-year-old aggressive batter, impressed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament with two half-centuries, marking his IPL debut.
• Their selection continues the legacy of Telugu players like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Tilak Varma, offering a platform for national recognition.

Why It Matters: Two young Telugu cricketers secured IPL 2026 contracts, continuing the region's cricketing legacy.