The five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) registered their first victory within the fifteenth version of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after beating the Rajasthan Royals (RR) of their earlier match performed on April 30 (Saturday). Batter Suryakumar Yadav was adjudged participant of the match for his efficiency. Nonetheless, MI debutant Kumar Kartikeya impressed everybody along with his distinctive bowling abilities.
The 24-year-old bowled his full four-over quota and gave away solely 19 runs to place the brakes on Rajasthan batters. Kartikeya additionally grabbed the prized scalp of RR skipper Sanju Samson who was going all weapons blazing at one finish earlier than getting dismissed on his rating of 16 runs.
Kumar Kartikeya was signed by MI as a substitute for injured Arshad Khan
To notice, the Males in Blue and Gold had lately signed the left-arm spinner as an harm substitute for Arshad Khan. Hailing from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the 24-year-old recognized himself as a “thriller” bowler through the innings break within the final match. The additionally admitted that he was a bit of nervous earlier than making his IPL debut.
“I’m a thriller bowler. I really feel good. Once I discovered I used to be taking part in I used to be a bit of nervous. However I deliberate in a single day for each batter. I used to be attempting to bowl it on the pads to Samson. I acquired quite a lot of confidence when Sachin sir suggested me,” he stated through the innings break.
Coming from a humble background, the 24-year-old additionally revealed that he has not visited his hometown for the previous 9 years. “I haven’t been dwelling for 9 years. I’d determined to return dwelling solely after I obtain one thing in life. My mother and pa known as me steadily, however I used to be dedicated. Now lastly I’ll return dwelling after the IPL,” Kartikeya advised Dainik Jagran.
In the meantime, MI will now tackle the strong-looking Gujarat Titans of their subsequent group stage match of IPL. The match is slated to be performed on the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Might 6 (Friday).
