Indeed one of the finest hunts in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2023 auction, Swapnil Singh, has shocked every cricketing fan out there. Yes, with a base price of ₹2 Lakh, the bowling all-rounder had managed to grab a ₹12 Lakh contract from Madurai Panthers. The star has only ever played for Siechem Madurai Panthers in his entire TNPL career.
He achieved impressive bowling figures of 6 for 91, the second-best in the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, which led to him being bought by Kings XI Punjab for ₹10 Lakh at the 2016 auction. Before this, he was also part of the Mumbai Indians squad but had not yet been given the opportunity to play in the IPL.
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Swapnil Singh is an Indian cricketer who has been in and around Indian cricket from a long time now. He was picked up by the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) team Siechem Madurai Panthers. Singh played a vital role in the team’s campaign and was even named the player of the match in one of the games. His impressive performances in the TNPL caught the attention of the Tamil Nadu selectors, and he was picked up for the state team’s T20 squad. Soon, he debuted for Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Swapnil’s consistent performances in domestic cricket earned him a spot in the TNPL 2024 squad as well. The right-handed bowler is still at the beginning of his cricketing journey and has a long way to go. However, his talent and potential have already caught the eye of many, and he is certainly a player who can soon break into an IPL team , especially with the mega auction coming up next year. Singh is a talented cricketer who has made a name for himself in domestic cricket. With his impressive performances, he has caught selectors’ attention and his next goal now will be to become a starter in the Indian Premier League.
Swapnil Singh has only ever played for one team in his entire TNPL career. He was bought by Siechem Madurai Panthers for ₹12 Lakh. He has since impressed for them and caught the eye of many selectors. The bowling all-rounder had some fantastic games which led to him being picked by Indian Premier League side Kings XI Punjab (rebranded as Punjab Kings). Swapnil Singh has been a part of multiple franchises through the years. He has been a part of Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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Swapnil Singh has only played three matches in IPL 2024 but is already having his best IPL season to date. While the star has played in the Indian Premier League before, he had played just two games, bowling two overs and conceding 18 runs without picking up a wicket. The state of his batting was somewhat similar. He had faced just four balls and made two runs before IPL 2024.
In IPL 2024, however, Royal Challengers Bangalore decided to take a punt on Swapnil Singh and it has paid off. The bowling all-rounder has played three games in IPL 2024 already and has managed to pick up three wickets. He has gotten more time with the bat as well and has scored 27 runs in three matches for RCB, with his best score being 15 not out.
Swapnil Singh making his #LSG debut 💙 pic.twitter.com/frsk3c8lL0
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 7, 2023
Swapnil Singh made his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants in 2023. His first game came against Gujarat Titans. He bowled one over, conceding seven runs and contributed two runs with the bat in that game. His second game was a playoff game against Mumbai Indians. He bowled just one over and conceded 11 runs but his team Lucknow Super Giants knocked out his former team Mumbai Indians in that match.
While we are just starting to year about Swapnil Singh, it does not mean that he is a young superstar breaking through the ranks. In fact, Swapnil Singh is 33 years old. However, that does not mean he is at the end of his career. Cricketers have played till their 40s in the Indian Premier League and if Swapnil Singh can break into the first team of an IPL squad next year he can have quite a good and long career in the Indian Premier League.
Not much is known about Swapnil Singh’s private life. His parents have never appeared with him in the public and no details about them has been provided. This, however, will probably change soon as he is rising in fame thanks to his performances for IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore. Any update regarding his family will be provided here once news about it appears.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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