Published : 30 Mar 2022 07:35 am
Updated : 30 Mar 2022 07:35 am
Published : 30 Mar 2022 07:35 AM
Last Updated : 30 Mar 2022 07:35 AM
Mumbai: Ayush Badoni, the youngest batsman to make his debut for the Lucknow team in the IPL T20 cricket series, has caught everyone’s attention with his action-packed debut.
The Lucknow Super Giants lost by 5 wickets to the Gujarat Titans in the IPL T20 cricket series yesterday. Gujarat chased down the target of 159 with Rahul Divatia hitting 40 off 24 balls and Abhinav Manohar 15 off 7 balls with 2 balls to spare.
The 22-year-old was batting for the Lucknow team in this match Ayush Padoni Lucknow team lost 4 wickets for 29 runs in 4.3 overs. Ayush Padoni Playing without any setbacks, he scored 54 off 41 balls with 3 sixes and 4 fours to take the team to a respectable level of 54 runs.
Padoni has proved his mettle with the encouragement of Lucknow team mentor Gautam Gambhir. He says, “After hitting the first four I felt like the right person to play here. After that I played as I thought. Team Advisor Gautam Gambhir was very encouraging to me. Do not count the context of the game and play. It has senior players. He said play naturally as you think.
For the past three years IPL No one picked me at the auction. Some teams called me and watched my batting. But no one picked me at the auction. I will be grateful to the Lucknow team for choosing me in the auction.
It’s been a struggle for the last three years. The Delhi team did not pick me either. Had the opportunity to play only one game in a season. Thus I improved my game. I have included some exclusive shots, which is very helpful to me. ”
Lucknow captain KL Rahul said, “Badoni is Baby De Villiers for us. The way he batted on the first day was unbelievable. He can hit the ball 360 degrees. ”
Today’s game Bangalore – Kolkata Time: 7.30pm Live: Star Sports |