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Noida Kings Pay ₹21.5 Lakh for Narora Fast Bowler Shubham Gautam
✍️ Times of India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 12:52 PM
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Noida Kings have signed 22‑year‑old fast bowler Shubham Gautam from Narora for ₹21.5 lakh, making him one of the most expensive picks in the UPT20 League after he won the speed hunt organised by the UPCA.
Noida Kings have signed 22‑year‑old fast bowler Shubham Gautam from Narora for ₹21.5 lakh, making him one of the most expensive picks in the UPT20 League.
Gautam grew up playing tennis‑ball cricket in his hometown of Narora and idolised England pacer Jofra Archer, using the inspiration to develop his raw pace.
He earned a place in the UPT20 draft after winning the speed hunt organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, a competition that highlighted his ability to bowl at high speeds.
The Noida Kings’ investment reflects the growing emphasis on speed bowlers in the state’s T20 franchise circuit and the increasing value of young talent.
Gautam’s journey from a small town to a lucrative contract underscores the expanding opportunities for aspiring cricketers across Uttar Pradesh.
Gautam grew up playing tennis‑ball cricket in his hometown of Narora and idolised England pacer Jofra Archer, using the inspiration to develop his raw pace.
He earned a place in the UPT20 draft after winning the speed hunt organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, a competition that highlighted his ability to bowl at high speeds.
The Noida Kings’ investment reflects the growing emphasis on speed bowlers in the state’s T20 franchise circuit and the increasing value of young talent.
Gautam’s journey from a small town to a lucrative contract underscores the expanding opportunities for aspiring cricketers across Uttar Pradesh.