International career
Avesh Khan has become an important figure in India's pace attack. He has been part of the national team in various formats, showing his skills with the ball. Here is a look at his international career by year:
- 2014: Avesh Khan played for India in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the UAE. He appeared in a couple of matches and took one wicket.
- 2016: Khan played again in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, this time as the leader of India's pace attack. He ended as the highest wicket-taker for India, with 12 wickets at an average of 15.08.
- 2022:
- T20I Debut: Avesh made his T20I debut on February 20 against the West Indies in Kolkata. His debut was challenging, as he gave up 42 runs in 4 overs.
- ODI Debut: Khan played his first ODI on July 24 against the West Indies in Port of Spain. His debut didn’t go well either, with him conceding 54 runs in 6 overs without taking a wicket.
- 2023:
- Improved ODI Performance: Avesh Khan had a strong performance in ODIs later in the year. On December 17, 2023, he claimed 4 wickets for 27 runs against South Africa in Johannesburg, helping India win the match.
- 2024:
- T20I Contributions: Avesh continued his strong T20I performances, helping India level the series against South Africa. His career-best T20I figures of 4/18 were key to India’s success.
- Asia Cup and Injury: He was part of the Indian squad for the 2022 Asia Cup, where he took 2 wickets in 2 matches. He was later ruled out due to illness and replaced by Deepak Chahar.
- T20 World Cup 2024: Khan was named a traveling reserve for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
Avesh Khan’s career is still growing, and he remains an important part of India’s pace attack for the future.
Leagues Participation
Avesh Khan has played in the IPL for several years, being part of different teams. Here is a breakdown of his participation by year:
Indian Premier League
Avesh Khan’s IPL career has seen him move between different franchises. The table below shows his journey through the tournament:
|
Year
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Franchise
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Price (INR)
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Matches Played
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Wickets Taken
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Position/Role
|
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2017
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
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10 lakhs
|
1
|
0
|
Bowler
|
|
2018
|
Delhi Capitals
|
75 lakhs
|
5
|
5
|
Bowler
|
|
2019
|
Delhi Capitals
|
Retained
|
17
|
13
|
Bowler
|
|
2020
|
Delhi Capitals
|
Retained
|
1
|
0
|
Bowler
|
|
2021
|
Delhi Capitals
|
Retained
|
16
|
24
|
Bowler (2nd highest wicket-taker)
|
|
2022
|
Lucknow Super Giants
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10 crores
|
10
|
18
|
Bowler
|
|
2023
|
Lucknow Super Giants
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Retained
|
15
|
20
|
Bowler (last-ball victory over RCB)
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|
2024
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Rajasthan Royals
|
Traded (Padikkal)
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14
|
19
|
Bowler (led Royals to playoffs)
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|
2025
|
Lucknow Super Giants
|
9.75 crores
|
TBD
|
TBD
|
Key Bowler in the pace attack
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In 2025, Avesh Khan returned to Lucknow Super Giants for 9.75 crore INR after a strong showing in the previous season. He plays a crucial role in their bowling attack, especially in key moments like powerplay and death overs. His ability to handle pressure situations makes him valuable for the team.
In 2024, Avesh was traded to Rajasthan Royals from Lucknow Super Giants. He had a solid season, taking 19 wickets and helping his team reach the playoffs.
So far, Avesh Khan has only participated in the IPL and has not played in other leagues like the Big Bash League or CPL.
Domestic career
Avesh Khan began his domestic career with his First-class debut against Railways in Delhi on December 7, 2014. He took 2 wickets in the first innings. A few years later, on February 5, 2018, he played his List A debut against Mumbai in Chennai. During the 2018-19 Ranji season, Avesh led the bowling attack for Madhya Pradesh, taking 35 wickets in 7 matches.
Records and achievements
Avesh Khan has reached several key milestones in his cricket career.
Awards:
- Gold Medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, 1st place.
- Runner-up at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2016, Bangladesh.
- Most Wickets for Madhya Pradesh in the 2018-2019 Ranji season with 35 wickets in 7 matches.
- Second-Highest Wicket-Taker in IPL 2021 with 24 wickets.
Records:
- Most Expensive Uncapped Player in IPL history, bought for INR 10 crores.
- First Player to play 6 consecutive playoff matches in IPL history.
- Leading Wicket-Taker for India U-19 in the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, with 12 wickets.
- Most Wickets for Madhya Pradesh in the 2018-2019 Ranji Trophy season with 35 wickets.
- Highest Wicket-Taker for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021.
- Second-Highest Wicket-Taker in IPL 2021 with 24 wickets, after Harshal Patel.
Personal life
Avesh Khan has had a love for cricket since he was a child. His father, Ashiq Khan, played at a local level but could not make a career in the sport. He worked hard running a roadside paan shop to support the family. Avesh’s uncle suggested he try bowling with a leather ball, which led him toward a professional cricket career.
Family
Avesh comes from a middle-class family in Indore. His father was passionate about cricket but didn’t have the chance to enjoy it fully because of his busy work life. Avesh started playing tennis ball cricket at 10 and quickly showed his natural talent for fast bowling. His uncle encouraged him to try leather ball cricket, setting him on his path to success. Avesh keeps his personal life private, and there is no public information about his current relationship status.
Finance
As of 2024, Avesh Khan’s estimated net worth is around INR 25 crores (about USD 3 million).
Cars and House
Avesh owns a Mercedes SUV. There are no details available about other cars in his collection. He also owns a stylish home in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The value of the house is not publicly known. Avesh also has several real estate properties in India.
Scandals
In 2023, after a win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL 2023 match, Avesh threw his helmet on the ground in celebration. This act caused a stir on social media, with many sharing memes about it. Avesh later said that he acted in the heat of the moment and regretted his actions.
Fans
Avesh has a large fan following. On September 7, 2024, during a Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru, fans cheered "RCB-RCB" as Avesh was near the boundary. Instead of being upset, Avesh had fun with the fans and asked them to cheer louder.
In March 2024, during an IPL match against the Delhi Capitals in Jaipur, fans praised Avesh for his excellent yorkers in the final over.
Avesh has 320,000 followers on Instagram.
