On April 7, 2024, teenage Jharkhand wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra made his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians. From Jharkhand, Kushagra has played 11 T20 matches, striking at 118. He was bought for INR 7.2 cr at the IPL 2024 auction, becoming the second-highest paid uncapped player after Sameer Rizvi.