Will India U19 stars Manal Chauhan & Mohit Ulva be part of IPL 2027 auction?
Mohit Ulva earns Saurashtra SMAT call-up after match-winning knock
Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan made strong impressions with their performances in the U-19 Asia Cup 2026. Their efforts helped India win the title against Pakistan, and both youngsters could now have an opportunity to take another step in their cricket careers.
With the IPL 2027 mini-auction scheduled for December 16 in Goa, there could be interest in young Indian players who have performed well at the junior level. However, it is not yet confirmed whether Mohit and Manal will feature in the auction.
The registration process will close on November 23, while franchises are expected to receive the final list of registered players on December 3. Their names in that list will confirm whether they are available for the auction.
Mohit has already received a chance to play senior-level cricket after being added to Saurashtra’s squad for the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Manal, on the other hand, is yet to make his senior debut for Madhya Pradesh.
Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan play important roles in India’s U-19 Asia Cup win
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Mohit and Manal played key roles in India’s thrilling final against Pakistan. Chasing 338 runs, India were in trouble at 252/8 when the two youngsters came together at the crease.
Manal scored 47 off 32 balls and added 57 runs with Mohit for the ninth wicket. After his dismissal, Mohit continued the chase with Chigurupati Venkata and finished the match with a boundary off the final ball. He remained unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes.
His performance also earned him the Player of the Match award. Soon after the final, Saurashtra Cricket Association president Jaydev Shah confirmed his selection for the senior T20 squad.
“It was a great display of grit and fighting spirit by Mohit. The SCA has decided to include him to the SMAT squad,” Shah told Times Now.
Manal also made an impact with the ball during the tournament. He picked up five wickets in five matches, including 3/32 against Pakistan in the group stage. The 18-year-old had also led Madhya Pradesh to their maiden Cooch Behar Trophy title earlier this year.
Both players have shown good potential, but their participation in the IPL 2027 auction is still uncertain. The final list of registered players will provide a clear picture of their availability.
Will Mohit Ulva play in the IPL 2027 auction?
Mohit Ulva could register for the IPL 2027 auction, but his participation is not confirmed yet. The final player list is expected to be shared with franchises on December 3.
When will the IPL 2027 mini-auction take place?
The IPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled to take place on December 16 in Goa.
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