IPL’s nurseries, Test cricket’s loss |
It says much about the affinity of the youth for the T20 format that the Chennai Super Kings decided to give up its traditional reliance on experienced players and opt for youngsters in the just-concluded IPL auction. CSK picked two uncapped players — Rajasthan’s wicketkeeper batsman Kartik Sharma and Uttar Pradesh’s all-rounder Prashant Veer — for a record Rs 14.2 crore apiece. The trend was noticeable across teams. Delhi Capitals........