Baroda all-rounder Atit Sheth could be the right addition for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the upcoming IPL 2024 season, bringing the balance they need. It’s surprising that he hasn’t been picked in the IPL yet, given the rarity of seam-bowling all-rounders in the country.
Despite not securing an IPL contract yet, Atit Sheth remains impressive in domestic cricket and might command a substantial sum in the IPL 2024 auction. Considering RCB’s need to construct a well-rounded bowling attack with a budget of INR 23.25 crore, and the requirement for batting depth, Atit Sheth emerges as an ideal candidate.
Here are five essential facts about Atit Sheth that you should know:
#1 Featured for India in 2014 U19 World Cup
Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Sarfaraz Khan have gained recognition as prominent figures who were part of India’s 2014 U19 World Cup squad. It’s noteworthy that Atit Sheth was also a member of the squad.
India, unfortunately, couldn’t retain their 2012 crown as they were defeated in a gripping quarterfinal match against England.
#2 Ambati Rayudu has praised him as a future star
Atit Sheth started making a mark in domestic cricket, drawing the attention of former Indian batsman Ambati Rayudu. During Rayudu’s captaincy at Baroda, he predicted that Sheth would evolve into a future star.
Sheth’s impressive score of 87 against Nagaland in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match solidified Rayudu’s belief that the all-rounder was destined for greater achievements.
#3 Duleep Trophy heroics
Atit Sheth demonstrated his composure under pressure in the Duleep Trophy 2023 semifinal clash between West Zone and Central Zone. Starting with the team in a challenging position at 65/5, he played a crucial role in the recovery by scoring an impressive 74.
Additionally, he contributed with the ball, taking four wickets in the match, leading West Zone to qualify for the final.
#4 Fastest List A fifty
Atit Sheth achieved the distinction of securing the fastest List A fifty by an Indian by scoring an unbeaten 51 off only 16 balls for Baroda against Chattisgarh in the 2021 Vijay Hazare Trophy. His display included seven powerful sixes, highlighting his prowess in the power-hitting aspect of the game.
#5 Atit Sheth’s stellar 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Atit Sheth’s remarkable performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023, where he took 18 wickets in nine matches with an economy rate of 7.55, makes him a potential top pick among uncapped players.
His ability to consistently take wickets and play aggressive shots could make him an underrated addition for any IPL team, especially RCB.
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