Meet Thomas Draca: The first Italian cricketer to enter IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News – Times of India
Thomas Draca (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Thomas Jack Draca turned 24 last month and has now made history by becoming the first player from Italy to register for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.Set to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, this year’s IPL auction has attracted a record-breaking 1,574 players, with Draca standing out as a unique entrant from a non-traditional cricketing nation.Italy’s growing cricket scene has produced several rising talents, but Draca’s registration for the IPL marks a significant milestone for the European country on a global stage.Who is Thomas Draca?Born on October 23, 2000, Draca is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer who has displayed his skills in both international and franchise cricket.He has represented Ital...