Prashant Veer is a 20‑year‑old Indian bowling all‑rounder from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. He is a left‑handed batter and left‑arm orthodox spinner, recently making headlines after Chennai Super Kings signed him in the IPL 2026 auction for INR 14.2 crore, making him one of the most expensive uncapped Indian players.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Prashant Ramendra Veer
- Born: 24 November 2005, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Age: 20 (as of March 2026)
- Batting Style: Left‑handed
- Bowling Style: Slow left‑arm orthodox
- Role: Bowling all‑rounder
- Domestic Team: Uttar Pradesh (2023–present)
- Franchise Team: Chennai Super Kings (IPL 2026–)
Prashant Veer Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Top Score | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First‑Class | 2 | 7 | 3.50 | 6 | 2 | 2/13 |
| T20s | 9 | 112 | 28.00 | 40* | 12 | 3/7 |
Career Highlights
- Domestic Breakthrough: Emerged in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League (2025), impressing with both bat and ball.
- IPL Auction 2026: Bought by Chennai Super Kings for INR 14.2 crore, joint‑most expensive uncapped Indian alongside Kartik Sharma.
- Potential Replacement: Picked as a possible successor to Ravindra Jadeja, who was traded to the Rajasthan Royals.
- All‑Round Ability: Known for hitting sixes down the order and delivering economical spells with his left‑arm spin.
Style of Play
- Bowling: Classical left‑arm orthodox, focusing on accuracy and flight.
- Batting: Aggressive lower‑order hitter, capable of quick cameos.
- Temperament: Confident, seen as a future all‑rounder in India’s white‑ball cricket.
Legacy & Potential
Prashant Veer is still at the start of his professional journey, but his high‑value IPL contract and domestic performances have already marked him as a rising star. With comparisons to Jadeja, his challenge will be to translate domestic promise into consistent IPL and international success.
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