Avesh Khan is an Indian cricketer who has had a significant impact on Indian domestic cricket. The right-arm pacer has all of the necessary characteristics to develop into a devastating pace bowler in the future for the national team.
Avesh, who justifiably gained a national call-up after taking 24 wickets for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2021, found out about it shortly after MP’s Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 match against Kerala.
Early Life and Career
Avesh Khan was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India on December 13, 1996. His father’s name is Ashique Khan, and he has a sibling named Asad Khan. His father works as a Financial Manager in a private firm and formerly ran a betel shop. Avesh’s brother works as a market analyst in the digital space.
Avesh was born into a middle-class household in Indore, and his entire family was a cricket fan. His father, Ashique Khan, was a big fan of the game, but he rarely had time to watch matches because of his work.
He used to work at a paan shop on the side of the road, earning about 500 rupees every day. At the age of ten, Avesh Khan began playing tennis ball cricket. Avesh was able to develop a good pace on the ball at an early age thanks to his outstanding physique.
His encouraging uncle advised him to try leather ball cricket, which he did, and that was the first step on his path to becoming a professional cricketer. He put a lot of time and effort into improving his bowling abilities and speed.
Avesh began playing cricket at a young age under the tutelage of his father, Ashique Khan, who used to play local cricket. His ascension to the top has been gradual, and the 2020 season was a crucial moment for him in his career.
Avesh made his first-class debut against Railways on December 7-10, 2014, taking two wickets in the first innings. He was a member of the under-19 World Cup team that competed in the United Arab Emirates in 2014. On February 5, 2018, Khan made his List A debut against Mumbai in Chennai.
Khan was picked in India’s One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) teams for their home series against the West Indies in January 2022. He made his T20I debut for India against the West Indies on February 20, 2022.
On May 14, 2017, he made his Twenty20 debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2017 Indian Premier League. In the 2018 IPL auction, he was purchased by the Delhi Daredevils in January 2018. In the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League, he was purchased by the Lucknow Super Giants in February 2022. He was purchased for 10 crores, making him the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history.
Avesh Khan Net Worth
His net worth is estimated to be $2.0 million USD or 15.0 crore rupees in Indian currency. He has amassed this vast sum from his BCCI pay, IPL contracts, and private enterprises.
| T20I Wickets | 2 |
| IPL Wickets | 40 |
| List A Wickets | 17 |
| Net Worth | INR 15 Crores |
