Karthik Tyagi

[tweaker]

Kartik Tyagi burst into the scene by enjoying a breakthrough campaign in the 2020 U19 World Cup, but such was his rise that, just a few months later, he found himself as a reserve speedster for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He played the warmup games representing India ‘A’ and was probably one more injury away from debuting in whites for the national team. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad then bought him at the IPL 2022 mega auction for 4 cr. At this point, Tyagi's becoming a mainstay for the national side seemed inevitable.

But two years later, here we are. 

 

Despite the crazy demand for Indian fast bowlers, Tyagi ended up going unsold at the mega auction. That's when veterans such as Ishant Sharma and Mohit Sharma managed to get deals despite being on the wrong side of their 30s.

 

In a way, Tyagi’s downfall has been steady, with him barely featuring in the IPL over the last three seasons. He played two games in 2022, three in 2023 and made just a solitary appearance in the 2024 season. His returns for Uttar Pradesh have been disappointing during this period too, with him taking just 10 wickets in 13 games since 2022 at an economy of 8.00.

[singhvivek141]

17 minutes ago, tweaker said:

Kartik Tyagi burst into the scene by enjoying a breakthrough campaign in the 2020 U19 World Cup, but such was his rise that, just a few months later, he found himself as a reserve speedster for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He played the warmup games representing India ‘A’ and was probably one more injury away from debuting in whites for the national team. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad then bought him at the IPL 2022 mega auction for 4 cr. At this point, Tyagi's becoming a mainstay for the national side seemed inevitable.

But two years later, here we are. 

 

Despite the crazy demand for Indian fast bowlers, Tyagi ended up going unsold at the mega auction. That's when veterans such as Ishant Sharma and Mohit Sharma managed to get deals despite being on the wrong side of their 30s.

 

In a way, Tyagi’s downfall has been steady, with him barely featuring in the IPL over the last three seasons. He played two games in 2022, three in 2023 and made just a solitary appearance in the 2024 season. His returns for Uttar Pradesh have been disappointing during this period too, with him taking just 10 wickets in 13 games since 2022 at an economy of 8.00.

He is probably one of those few bowlers, if we lose them then it will be a travesty for Indian cricket.

As a fast bowler, he was everything which we can ask for.

Is tall, has pace, can swing the bowl, can bowl bouncers, has pin point yorkers, gets movement to both sides. 

 

Every skill which a bowler learn over the years, he had that when he started bowling. But his body isnt able to take the workload, plus his bowling action has been tempered too many times by the coaches.

[Lord]

Its not about performances. He needs to stay fit and play a full IPL or Ranji season

[rkt.india]

He went unsold because he was injured and has barely played much in last two years due to injury.

[putrevus]

Question he has earned enough money to afford a personal coach.He needs to get assessment on his body and modify his action to suit his body.

 

It will be travesty if he is lost and does not play for Indian team.If BCCI is hurting and hindering him,he should seek outside opinion.

 

Many under 19 express fast bowlers have not graduated to play for indian team.Something is going wrong somewhere.

[Lone Wolf]

He may get lost in the system along with Umran.

NCA chintus to blame

[putrevus]

Tyagi has potential to be an ace. I don't think it is the case with Umran.

Edited March 21, 2025 by putrevus

[tweaker]

In domestic T20 cricket, specifically in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Tyagi had a strike rate of 27.00 with the ball, showing his effectiveness in taking wickets regularly in shorter formats.

 

In the Deodhar Trophy , where he represented India C, Tyagi had an economy rate of 3.45. This performance in a List A format shows his ability to adapt and maintain a tight line and length over longer formats.

 

Tyagi's performance in the IPL 2021 match against Punjab Kings where he defended four runs in the last over, gave away just one run, and took two wickets, earned him the Man of the Match award. This performance highlights his clutch performance under pressure, which isn't often captured in overall stats but is crucial in high-stakes cricket.

 

Tyagi has bowled one of the fastest deliveries in IPL, showcasing his raw pace which isn't always highlighted in standard match reports.

[tweaker]

Karthik Tyagi should switch to a Ranji side where he can be the main bowler. UP are wasting him and he should be series about his career now

[tapandrun]

On 6/8/2025 at 2:04 AM, tweaker said:

Karthik Tyagi should switch to a Ranji side where he can be the main bowler. UP are wasting him and he should be series about his career now

There is no good side for 145+ kmph young bowler who are still learning the skills and ways to effectively use that kind of pace.

 

If Ind team is not interested in such bowlers there is no chance a domestic team take it up on themselves to build a line-up of  high pace bowlers.

 

IPL teams are not picking such bowlers, these days IPL teams pushes players into domestic teams which they think they will play in that season.

If Ind team starts showing interest in high pace bowlers IPL team will also start identifying and picking high pace bowlers as it will give more chances for their player have representation in Ind team and inturn they will push such bowlers in those domestic team get them a season or 2 to play at domestic level may be SMAT/VHT

 

 

Edited June 9, 2025 by tapandrun

[singhvivek141]

21 hours ago, tweaker said:

Karthik Tyagi should switch to a Ranji side where he can be the main bowler. UP are wasting him and he should be series about his career now

I doubt he is.
It's been 5 years since he played U19 WC, 5 years have gone by and he has shown limited progress.
Those who're interested, have switched sides and playing from teams where pace bowlers are needed. 

[Ultimate_Game]

5 hours ago, tapandrun said:

There is no good side for 145+ kmph young bowler who are still learning the skills and ways to effectively use that kind of pace.

 

If Ind team is not interested in such bowlers there is no chance a domestic team take it up on themselves to build a line-up of  high pace bowlers.

 

IPL teams are not picking such bowlers, these days IPL teams pushed players into domestic teams which they think they will play in that season.

If Ind team starts showing interest in high pace bowlers IPL team will also start identifying and picking high pace bowlers as it will give more chances for their player have representation in Ind team and inturn they will push such bowlers in those domestic team get them a season or 2 to play at domestic level may be SMAT/VHT

 

 

 

He isn't 145 kph. Last I saw him he was hitting mid to late 130s.

[rkt.india]

2 hours ago, Ultimate_Game said:

 

He isn't 145 kph. Last I saw him he was hitting mid to late 130s.

He hits 150. Last time, he was consistently hitting 150+ in domestic cricket. 

[lemsip]

3 hours ago, rkt.india said:

He hits 150. Last time, he was consistently hitting 150+ in domestic cricket. 

He hasn't played a domestic first class match since January 2024 - 18 months ago now. He has only ever played 3 first class games overall and has not taken a more than a 3-fer in his career in any format. Seems like another like Mayank where the hype has run way ahead of reality.

[rkt.india]

1 hour ago, lemsip said:

He hasn't played a domestic first class match since January 2024 - 18 months ago now. He has only ever played 3 first class games overall and has not taken a more than a 3-fer in his career in any format. Seems like another like Mayank where the hype has run way ahead of reality.

I am talking about limited overs match, not ranji trophy. It was live on tv. He missed domestic season last year due to injury. In vijay hazare 2023 he picked 9 wickets in 5 games at 20, was bowling express pace, quickest of 153. This was his last domestic tournament. Got injured and missed ranji trophy, missed most of the IPL, just played one game then again injured missed UPt20 as well. Now he is fit and bowling in nets.

Edited June 9, 2025 by rkt.india

[Rightarmfast]

The Indian team management ensured that Umran and Tyagi are thrown away. India doesn't deserve such rare talents. They will forever be medium pacer friendly.

[tweaker]

1 hour ago, Rightarmfast said:

The Indian team management ensured that Umran and Tyagi are thrown away. India doesn't deserve such rare talents. They will forever be medium pacer friendly.

Of all the bowlers selected in A team they went the tried and tested route ans selected medium pacers.

They could have taken risk for the A games.

[tapandrun]

9 hours ago, Ultimate_Game said:

 

He isn't 145 kph. Last I saw him he was hitting mid to late 130s.

Based on speedometer Mayank, Umran and Tyagi are fastest bowlers in Ind.

[Sooda]

6 hours ago, Rightarmfast said:

The Indian team management ensured that Umran and Tyagi are thrown away. India doesn't deserve such rare talents. They will forever be medium pacer friendly.

 

4 hours ago, tweaker said:

Of all the bowlers selected in A team they went the tried and tested route ans selected medium pacers.

They could have taken risk for the A games.

 

Don't agree with this tbh

 

Kartik went to Australia as a net bowler when 20 year old and played Vs Aus A based on his pace potential, I don't think he had played any FC matches then

 

Umran played for India A in South Africa with 0 FC experience 

 

Both fast tracked ahead of experienced FC campaigners 

 

That they haven't built on that is down to injury and inconsistency on their part too

Edited June 9, 2025 by Sooda

[lemsip]

7 hours ago, Rightarmfast said:

The Indian team management ensured that Umran and Tyagi are thrown away. India doesn't deserve such rare talents. They will forever be medium pacer friendly.

At some point the ability to bowl a few fast deliveries has to translate into the skill to take wickets as these bowlers progress through levels. None of these guys have shown any such skill. Ultimately it is wickets that is a bowlers currency. Just hurling the ball really fast gives you a Shoaib AKhtar type character at best. Made a lot of noise but played only a few tests, was mostly injured and didn't help his team win anything.