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Ravi Singh's IPL Dream: How a Railways TC Became a Rajasthan Royal

Ansu Singh is incredibly proud of his younger brother Ravi's journey to the IPL. Ravi, a wicketkeeper-batter from Uttar Pradesh, was snapped up by the Rajasthan Royals for a hefty sum. He balances his cricket career with a job as a Ticket Collector for the Indian Railways. His recent explosive performances in domestic cricket clearly caught the scouts' eyes.

Key Points: Ansu Singh Hails Brother Ravi's Journey to Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026

  • Ravi Singh was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 95 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction
  • He is an aggressive wicketkeeper-batter from Mau, Uttar Pradesh
  • Ravi works as a Ticket Collector for Railways while pursuing cricket
  • He recently scored 218 runs at a 173 strike rate in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
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Ansu Singh hails younger brother Ravi Singh's journey to IPL 2026

Railways cricketer Ravi Singh, bought for Rs 95 lakh by Rajasthan Royals, earns praise from his elder brother Ansu for his hard work and long struggle.

"It has been a long struggle for him. - Ansu Singh"

Mau, Dec 17

Railways wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh's elder brother Ansu Singh hailed the 24-year-old cricketer's journey, giving credit to his hard work after he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 95 lakh in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the other team that went for him, but former winners Rajasthan Royals prevailed in the end.

Hailing from the Mau district of Uttar Pradesh, Ravi is known for his aggressive batting against both pace and spin. He was one of the nine players RR signed at the auction. He was recently featured in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and registered 218 runs while striking at an impressive 173.01. He ended up with more sixes (17) than fours (16).

"It has been a long struggle for him. He has been playing cricket since childhood and represented Uttar Pradesh Under-16. After that, he took up a railway job in Kolkata and is currently playing for Railways. He works as a TC in the Railways. Our father is in business and works as an inspector. Ravi is in Kolkata at the moment, and he has a lot of hope," said Ansu Singh, elder brother of Ravi Singh, to IANS.

Ravi has participated in four List A games in addition to the ten Twenty20 matches he has already played. Despite the limited experience and exposure, it is noteworthy that he has a higher strike rate (121.11), which highlights his ability to hit hard with the bat.

Rajasthan Royals' final squad for IPL 2026:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja (traded in), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger, Sam Curran (traded in), Adam Milne, Kwena Maphaka, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira (traded in), Ravi Singh, Shubham Dubey, Kuldeep Sen, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Vignesh Puthur, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma, Aman Rao.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Great to see domestic performers getting their due. His strike rate in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy is phenomenal. Hope he gets a fair chance to play and isn't just a bench warmer. RR's squad looks strong.
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Vikram M
Rs 95 lakh is a life-changing amount for a family. His brother's pride is so evident. This is why the IPL is so important—it transforms lives and gives hope to thousands of aspiring cricketers in mofussil towns.
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Rohit P
As a fellow Railways employee, this makes me so proud! Jai Hind! Balancing a government job and pursuing cricket at this level is no joke. He's an inspiration for all of us.
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Priya S
While I'm happy for him, I hope the pressure of the price tag doesn't get to him. We've seen many young talents fade after one big auction. The real test begins now. All the best, Ravi!
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Nikhil C
Aggressive batting against both pace and spin? That's exactly what we need in the middle order. Excited to see what he brings to the table. RR has a good eye for uncapped Indian talent.

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