Deccan Chargers have signed up five domestic players Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Atchuta Rao, Syed Ahmed Quadri, Veer Pratap Singh and Sneha Kishore in their squad for the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Jhunjhunwala, a middle-order batsman, and right-arm pacer Veer Pratap have represented Bengal in first-class matches.
Veer Pratap, Hyderabad batsman Quadri and Andhra Pradesh’s left arm fast bowler Atchuta Rao were included on the basis of their good performance in the Ranji season.
Andhra’s young left-arm spinner Kishore will also bolster Chargers’ spin department.
Venkat Reddy, COO, Deccan Chargers said he was delighted with the inclusion of these five youngsters for the IPL season-5 commencing April 4.
“Deccan Chargers is pleased to announce the addition of five talented players namely Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Atchuta Rao, Syed Ahmed Quadri, Veer Pratap Singh and Sneha Kishore to our registered squad. Our focus is primarily to discover and groom young talent from the domestic circuit,” said Reddy.
“These players will provide more depth and variety to the Deccan Chargers squad. We believe that their induction in the squad will add immense value to the team,” he added.
Deccan Chargers are winners for the second edition of the IPL in 2009 made the semifinals in 2010.
——IANS