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Angkrish Raghuvanshi, the talented KKR batter, expressed his ambition to play all formats of cricket for India, emphasizing the importance of versatility in modern cricket. Having made his mark as the highest run-scorer in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, Raghuvanshi is firm on honing his skills by gaining experience in various formats. Learning from veterans like Suryakumar Yadav, he has significantly improved his gameplay against spin, a skill crucial for success in Test cricket. Despite a challenging IPL 2025 season for KKR, Raghuvanshi remained a key performer, further spotlighting his potential to excel in Indian cricket.

Key Points: Angkrish Raghuvanshi Ambitions Extend to All Cricket Formats

  • Angkrish led as top scorer in 2022 Under-19 World Cup
  • He values playing experience across all cricket formats
  • Raghuvanshi learns spin strategy from Suryakumar Yadav
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I want to play all formats, including Test cricket: KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi

KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi aims for versatility, aspiring to excel in all cricket formats, including Tests.

"I want to play all formats of the game, including Test cricket. - Angkrish Raghuvanshi"

New Delhi, May 29

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has expressed his desire to play all formats of cricket for India, including Test cricket.

Raghuvanshi, a right-handed top-order batter from Mumbai, represented India at the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, where he was the highest run-getter, scoring 278 runs from six innings.

He made his debut for the Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and was picked up by the franchise again for the 2025 season at a price of 30 lakh.

"I want to play all formats of the game, including Test cricket," Angkrish Raghuvanshi said as quoted from Wisden.com

Radhuvanshi also reflected on how tougher all around is in IPL.

"People bowl faster here in the IPL, turn the ball more. It's just tougher all around here, so I had to practice harder to make my game better," he said.

Raghuvanshi emphasised the importance of playing cricket to gain experience, understand oneself, and adapt to different formats. He stresses the need to play as many matches as possible and to practice regularly.

"It's more about playing as much cricket as you can, and gaining experience. You understand yourself better, and you understand how you can adapt across formats. It's simple: Play as many matches, but more than that, I practice as much as I can."

Raghuvanshi attributed his spin game to his time in Mumbai, where the competition for slots is strong, and to batting alongside Indian T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav.

"Playing on the pitches in Mumbai has helped me develop my game against spin, because the ball turns a lot on some pitches in Mumbai. I like to learn from Suryakumar Yadav on how to play spin. I try to watch him bat and what he tries to do against spinners. He plays the field and the bowlers, and I like watching and learning from that," he added.

The defending Champions had a very lean IPL 2025 season, as KKR finished eighth in the points table, with five wins, seven defeats, and two no-result matches in their 14 fixtures; they have 12 points.

However, Raghuvanshi remained a bright spark. Bought back by the franchise at the auction, he emerged as one of only two KKR batters to score 300 runs, the other being KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Good to see young talent like Angkrish prioritizing Test cricket! 🇮🇳 In this T20 era, we need more players who value the purest format. His Mumbai roots and learning from SKY shows he's on the right path. Hope he gets domestic opportunities soon!
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Priya M.
Impressive attitude! Scoring 300 runs in a struggling KKR team isn't easy. But he should focus on consistency - many IPL stars fade after one good season. Needs to prove himself in Ranji Trophy first before talking about Test cricket.
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Arjun S.
Mumbai ka launda never disappoints! 😎 His technique against spin looks solid - crucial for Test matches. But honestly, our Test batting lineup is stacked right now. Should focus on white-ball cricket where we need young blood.
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Sneha R.
Love his humility and willingness to learn! Watching SKY bat is the best education any young batter can get. Hope BCCI gives him proper guidance - we've lost too many talents to early hype and poor management.
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Vikram J.
At just 30 lakhs, he's a steal for KKR! But let's not get carried away - IPL performance doesn't always translate to international success. Needs to grind in domestic cricket like Pujara did. Test cricket is a different beast altogether.
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Neha P.
His U19 World Cup performance was brilliant! But why is he talking about Tests when he hasn't even played first-class cricket? Should focus on the present - cement his place in KKR first. One step at a time, beta!

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