Who is Ashwani Kumar, Mumbai Indians’ latest star?
Who is Ashwani kumar ? Mumbai Indians Debutant Who took Four Wickets of KKR . MI left arm pacer Ashwani kumar had a dream IPL debut , striking with his very first delivery against kolkata knight riders on monday at the wankhende stadium .
The 23 year old dismissed KKR captain ajinkya rahane in the fourth over , becoming the fourth MI bowler to claim a wicket with his first ball in the tournament .
Who is Ashwani Kumar?
Born in Jhanjeri, Mohali, Ashwani is a left-arm pacer who grabbed the eyeballs in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 tournament last year where he impressed everyone with his deceptive bouncer and pace variations. Ashwani Kumar also had a very good wide yorker in his arsenal and was bought by the five-time champions for ₹30 lakh.
Making his debut for the senior Punjab side in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2022, Ashwani Kumar played just four games with three wickets to his name at an economy of 8.50. He has also played two First-Class and four List A games for Punjab. And a biggest surprise was first time in his career that ashwini picked up four wickets in a single match . his previous best figures were 3/37 in list a cricket and 1/19 in T20s .
Ashwani’s dream debut has added a new dimension to Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, and his performance will surely make him a key player to watch in the ongoing season.
After being sent in to bat by MI skipper Hardik Pandya, KKR were bowled out for 116 in 16.2 overs, with Ashwani’s strike setting the tone for MI’s dominance.
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Ashwani’s father explained how dedicated the young pacer has been growing up, giving his all to hone his skills, no matter he had to do so in rain or scorching heat.
“Rain or hot sun, Ashwani would never hesitate to go to PCA at Mohali or later at the new stadium at Mullanpur. Sometimes, he would cycle to PCA academy or take lifts or would go in shared autos,” Indian Express quoted his father Harkesh Kumar as saying.
“I remember he would take Rs 30 from me for the fare, and when he was picked up for Rs 30 lakh by Mumbai Indians in the mega auction, I knew his worth was every penny. After each wicket today, I would think about those days when he would return at 10 PM after his training and again wake up the next day at 5 AM to head hack,” he added.
Ashwani had a few unsuccessful trials at Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, always saw Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Starc as role models. Little did the pacer know that he would be tasked with the responsibility of filling in Bumrah’s shoes for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 season.
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