Mau, Dec 17 (NationPress) Ansu Singh, the elder brother of Railways wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh, expressed immense pride in the 24-year-old's journey, acknowledging the dedication and perseverance that led to his acquisition by Rajasthan Royals for ₹ 95 lakh during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed interest as well, but the former champions Rajasthan Royals ultimately secured him.

Originating from the Mau district in Uttar Pradesh, Ravi has gained recognition for his aggressive batting style against both pace and spin bowlers. He was one of nine players signed by Rajasthan Royals at the auction. His recent performance in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy saw him scoring 218 runs at a striking rate of 173.01, hitting more sixes (17) than fours (16).

“Ravi's journey has been a long and challenging one. He has played cricket since childhood and represented the Uttar Pradesh Under-16 team. Following that, he secured a railway job in Kolkata, where he currently plays for Railways as a ticket collector. Our father runs a business and serves as an inspector. Ravi is currently in Kolkata, filled with hope,” Ansu Singh told IANS.

In addition to his ten T20 matches, Ravi has participated in four List A games. Despite having limited experience, he boasts an impressive strike rate of 121.11, showcasing his powerful hitting capability.

The finalized squad for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 includes:

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.