He rings a bell in my memory slightly of Pollard: Anil Kumble lauds new recruit Shahrukh Khan
Punjab Kings’ new recruit Shahrukh Khan has inspired the pinnacle trainer Anil Kumble within the nets forward of the 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Former Indian skipper and head trainer Anil Kumble mentioned in a video posted by means of the franchise on Twitter pronouncing that Khan reminds him of Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Kieron Pollard.
“He rings a bell in my memory slightly of Pollard in reality. When I used to be with Mumbai Indians, Pollard within the nets was once unhealthy. I used to bowl slightly (within the nets), and the very first thing I used to inform him was once don’t hit instantly. Right here I’m no longer even making an attempt. I’m so much older now, and the frame doesn’t take the bowling anymore. So, I’m no longer going to bowl at Shahrukh, needless to say”.
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The Chennai-born explosive batsman was once roped in by means of Punjab after a three-way bidding conflict towards Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Beginning at a base worth of Rs 20 lakh, the 25-year-old’s products and services had been got for Rs 5.25 crore this season.
Within the video, Shahrukh recalled the time when his identify was once introduced within the public sale. “The public sale began at round three PM I assume, and we had been training on the Holkar Stadium, clearly I needed to bat and bowl slightly. So I instructed our physio that ‘please let me know when my identify comes up. I’ll take a smash and are available and spot the public sale. Thankfully my identify didn’t arise, and it didn’t trouble my batting a lot. Proper when we completed follow and we hopped onto the bus, I nonetheless take into account sitting at the first seat and my identify got here up. My middle began pumping, however I didn’t be expecting it to upward thrust up to it did,” Khan mentioned.
The Tamil Nadu participant made his mark in Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). He has scored 293 runs within the T20 layout from 23 innings at a mean of 18.31 and strike charge of 131.39. He’s anticipated to play the position of finisher for the franchise this is but to win their maiden IPL identify. The KL Rahul-led facet will play their first sport of the match towards Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 12.
