Kanishk Chouhan

Kanishk Chouhan is a 19-year-old rising all-rounder from Haryana who was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction. A standout performer in the youth circuit, Chouhan rose to prominence as a key member of India’s 2026 Under-19 World Cup-winning squad. A right-handed batter and a crafty right-arm off-spinner, he played a crucial role in India’s record sixth title, notably scoring an unbeaten 37 off 20 balls and taking 2/63 in the final against England in February 2026.

Born in Rajasthan but groomed in the cricketing hub of Sirsa, Haryana, Chouhan is often described as a 'three-dimensional' asset. His breakthrough moment came during the 2025 Under-19 Asia Cup, where he was named Player of the Match in a high-stakes encounter against Pakistan for his all-round display of 46 runs and 3/33. His ability to control the middle overs with the ball and finish innings with the bat earned him the 'Best All-Rounder of the Series' award during India’s 2024 tour of England. As he joins the defending champions, RCB, Chouhan is viewed as a high-potential talent who could provide vital balance to the squad, learning directly from his idol, Virat Kohli.