5 unsold players from 2018 who went for big money in IPL Auction 2019

#1 Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube recently smashed five sixes in an over in a Ranji Trophy game

Shivam Dube, the all-rounder from Mumbai, is slowly getting to the headlines after his distinguished performances in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. His performances in the recent plot of domestic cricket helped him seize an INR 5 Crore ($ 0.713 Million) deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

However, only a few know his fate in the 2018 IPL Auction. Dube failed to attract any of the bidders at 2018 IPL Auction. Nonetheless, his all-round abilities turned his fortunes in 2019 IPL Auction as besides acquiring an INR 5-Crore deal he also became the fifth most expensive player in the auction.

Having played six games for Mumbai in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, Shivam has scored 489 runs at an exceptional average of 69.85 which also include two centuries and three fifties. In addition to that, he has also taken 17 wickets in his tourney so far which include a 5-wicket haul as well. Thus, with efficient all-round abilities, Dube will prove to be an exciting addition to RCB's playing XI in IPL 2019.