The Indian Premier League (IPL) is going to begin March 22, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing each other as the opening clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Suresh Raina stated that the tournament reaches new level of heights each year.
Raina even believes that it is because of their performances in IPL, that there have been players who have made their debuts for India. He pinpointed how young players have grown into captains and a lot of fast bowlers who got recognition because of the tournament.
“We have seen so many players nurture their talent and transition to the international arena. India has won the World Cup, the Champions Trophy, the T20 World Cup, and we have witnessed young players grow into captains. Look at Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and so many fast bowlers who emerged from the league,” Raina said.
Raina then spoke about new generation of players, praised Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rinku Singh, saying that he is a fan of them. He then stated that if one scores 500 runs (or more) in a season, they can mark their debut for India. He even stated the purpose of IPL, i.e. a chance to get better and improve one’s game.
“Today, we have an exciting new generation of cricketers. I am a big fan of Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rinku Singh. We also have a new captain in Axar Patel. The most important thing for young players is to stay present, focus on their game, and be consistent. If you score 500 runs in a season, you can represent your country. Every IPL season is an opportunity to evolve, become more fearless, and improve your technique and attitude. That is what IPL is all about–stepping up on big occasions and continuously raising your game,” he added.
The upcoming season of IPL is going to be the 18th season of the tournament, where a total of 74 matches will be held within two months in 13 different cities.
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