The Kolkata Knight Riders faced a setback during their IPL 2026 match against the Mumbai Indians when Angkrish Raghuvanshi suffered an injury. His unfortunate incident occurred in the 11th over as he attempted a catch, colliding with teammate Varun Chakravarthy and injuring his finger. Following this incident, Tejasvi Singh Dahiya was brought in as the team’s concussion substitute at Eden Gardens.
Tejasvi Singh Dahiya: The Emerging Star of IPL 2026
Tejasvi Singh Dahiya, a 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Delhi, has recently garnered attention in the cricketing world. His impressive performances during the Delhi Premier League caught the eye of IPL franchises, earning him a lucrative deal with the Kolkata Knight Riders.
From Unsold to INR 3 Crore
- Base Price: Dahiya entered the IPL 2026 auction with a modest starting price of INR 30 lakh.
- Final Bid: Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for an astonishing INR 3 crore.
- Bidding Rivals: KKR successfully outbid the Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals to attain Dahiya’s services.
His rise has been particularly remarkable, especially considering he went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Dahiya turned his fortunes around through consistent performances in the domestic circuit. During the Delhi Premier League, he accumulated 339 runs with an impressive average of 48.43 and a remarkable strike rate of 190.45. His performance featured four half-centuries and an incredible 29 sixes, which undoubtedly increased his market value.
A Bright Future Ahead
Tejasvi Singh Dahiya’s ascent from being unsold to securing a high-paying IPL contract exemplifies the potential within domestic cricket. His background in a family of educators—both parents are teachers in mathematics and economics—adds to his inspiring story. As the IPL 2026 season progresses, fans eagerly await to see how Dahiya will leverage this opportunity with the Kolkata Knight Riders.
