Mumbai Indians Select 21-Year-Old Krish, Nephew of Punjab Minister
The Mumbai Indians have added Jalandhar pacer Krish Bhagat to their squad. He joins as a replacement player after an injury to Atharva Ankolekar.
Signing details
Krish has been signed at the base price of Rs 30 lakh. He was signed while attending an Emerging India camp in Bengaluru.
The move follows Atharva Ankolekar’s unavailability due to injury. Krish will join the Mumbai Indians setup for the upcoming matches.
Playing profile
Krish is a 21-year-old fast bowler and useful all-rounder. He has practised at Burlton Park since his early years.
He previously served as a net bowler for Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, he had not featured in RCB’s main playing XI.
Domestic experience
Krish represented Punjab across age-group levels. His journey includes U-14, U-16, U-19 and U-23 teams.
He has also appeared in the Ranji Trophy. Those domestic outings helped him build competitive experience.
Education and personal background
Krish attended MGN Public School in Adarsh Nagar. He is currently pursuing a BBA at Lovely Professional University.
Family and connections
Krish is the nephew of Punjab minister Mohinder Bhagat. He is also the grandson of former BJP minister Bhagat Chunni Lal.
His father, Ashwani Bhagat, runs Ceela International. The company manufactures willow bats and other sports equipment.
Support and equipment
Ashwani said Krish used the family’s bats early in his career. He later moved to other brands for professional play.
The family has long been involved in sports goods manufacturing. Relatives have expressed pride in Krish’s achievement.
Filmogaz.com will continue to track Krish’s progress with the Mumbai Indians. Fans and observers expect to see how he develops at the highest level.
