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Xtra Time Web Desk: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has over the years unearthed talented U19 cricketers who have made it big after graduating to the international level. Not only has the T20 league given the young talents a massive platform to showcase their skills to a wider audience around the globe but also turned them into millionaires. Let us look at five U19 players who may end up drawing big purse at the IPL 2024 mini auction to be held in Dubai on December 19.

Arshin Kulkarni (Maharashtra): The youngster from Maharashtra has earned a reputation of being a big-hitter and a useful seamer. He is set to make a mark at the upcoming U19 World Cup in South Africa. Demonstrating his T20 potential in the Maharashtra Premier League with a scintillating century for Eagle Nashik Titans, Arshin recently made his debut for Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Ruturaj Gaikwad recommended him for a trial with Chennai Super Kings, but his commitment to the India Under-19s camp took precedence. Kulkarni's seam-up bowling skills have garnered interest, with Punjab Kings reportedly keen on acquiring him.

Musheer Khan (Mumbai): Young Musheer Khan has already attracted eye-balls in the domestic cricket circuit. Musheer, who is also the brother of Sarfaraz Khan is a handy left-arm spin bowling all-rounder who bats in the middle order. He is only one of two players with first-class experience in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming U19 World Cup in South Africa in January. Don’t be surprised if Musheer draws big purse at the IPL 2024 auction.

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Swastik Chikara (UP): This talented cricketer from Uttar Pradesh will be on the radar of quite a few franchises during the IPL 2024. Swastik made his debut for Uttar Pradesh last month with an impressive century in the Vijaya Hazare Trophy. The 18-year-old also garnered attention by delivering some standout performances in the UP T20 League, including three centuries and two half-centuries, held during August-September. The youngster has also participated in trials for Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Delhi): He was the fourth-highest run-scorer at the 2022 Under-19 World Cup and the highest among Indians. Born in Delhi, the 19-year-old has already made his senior T20 debut in domestic cricket and will have eyes on him at the IPL 2024 auction. Raghuvanshi grabbed the headlines during the U-19 WC in 2022, slamming 120 balls 144 against Uganada and was a key cog in India's title-winning campaign. 

Raj Limbani (Baroda): The 19-year-old fast bowler from Baroda made headlines during the recently concluded U-19 Asia Cup, grabbing 7/13 against Nepal. He has caused quite the uproar on social media, with users already calling him a future star. The lanky 18-year-old right-armer primarily bowls inswingers at mid-120s.

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