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Some interest biddings drew much attention on day 2 of the IPL Auction. Mumbai Indian's zeal to secure the first player from Singapore, Tim David was one such moment that left everyone scratching their head. Despite playing just one game for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Singapore born allrounder fueled the fiercest bidding war between franchises like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, and MI joining the fray later.
Delhi Capitals made the opening bid for the all-rounder and soon two new bidders, which Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings later joined. However, it was Mumbai Indians who had the last laugh. The franchise secured the all-rounder for Rs. 8.25 crores. Let's know more about the all-rounder who will be strengthening the middle-order of Mumbai Indians.
Name: Tim David
Date of Birth: March 16, 1996
Birthplace: Singapore
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm off-break
Playing: Allrounder
Teams played so far: Singapore, Hobart Hurricanes, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Perth Scorchers, Royal Challengers Bangalore,
T20I debut: vs Nepal at Indian Association Ground, September 28, 2019
T20I matches: 11 matches
T20I runs: 429
Best figures: 272
Wickets: 5
IPL debut: vs Chennai Super Kings at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, September 24, 2021