Former India batter and cricket knowledgeable Sanjay Manjrekar has praised Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Mayank Agarwal, emphasizing the truth that he’s a ‘true group man’. The previous Indian batter mentioned that Mayank had sacrificed his opening place for the good thing about his franchise.
Mayank was named as PBKS skipper earlier than the beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after KL Rahul moved out from the Punjab Kings and joined the brand new entrants Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG). Agarwal has not been at his greatest to date, however his greatest could be seen when is opening the innings. The fitting-handed batter had scored over 400 runs at a superb strike fee of above 130 throughout IPL 2020 and 2021.
The PBKS skipper started the IPL 2022 as an opener together with the veteran Shikhar Dhawan. Nevertheless, Mayank sacrificed his opening slot for the England hard-hitter Jonny Bairstow and demoted himself within the order. The transfer has labored for the group as Bairstow has stroked two back-to-back fifties, towards Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
On Friday, Bairstow got here all weapons blazing on the RCB bowlers as he stroked a superb 66 runs in simply 29 balls. Because of this, the Kings managed to put up an enormous whole of 209 runs of their 20 overs and registered a 54-run win towards the Pink Military as Bairstow was adjudged participant of the match.
‘Let’s additionally say effectively executed Mayank’ – Sanjay Manjrekar on PBKS skipper
“Need to see a real group man/chief? Look no additional than Mayank Agarwal, sacrificing the opening place at which he has been massively profitable to supply Bairstow one of the best likelihood to flourish. So together with ‘effectively performed’ Jonny, let’s additionally say effectively executed Mayank!” Manjrekar mentioned in a social media put up after PBKS defeated RCB to remain alive within the playoffs race.
In the meantime, the PBKS are at the moment positioned sixth within the factors desk with six wins in 12 matches. They are going to be going through the Delhi Capitals in on Might 16 (Monday).
