Ashwini Kumar of Punjab has created history by taking 4 wickets in the debut match itself.
In the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), bowler Ashwini Kumar performed brilliantly while playing for Mumbai Indians (Mi). On the evening of 31 March, Ashwini took 4 wickets in 3 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
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This is the most topper performance by any Indian bowler in the IPL debut match. After this, now people are curious to know who is Ashwini Kumar? Where are you from? How did he travel to this way?
We came to know by talking to his coach answers to all these questions. He said that Ashwini Kumar is a resident of a small village in Mohali in Punjab. He started the journey of cricket at the Mohali District Academy under the guidance of coach Harvinder Singh.
From his village to Mohali, he used to go by bicycle every day and used to take 30 rupees pocket money daily from home. Well, now the journey of bicycle has been transformed into air travel and Ashwini, who took 30 rupees daily, is playing IPL for 30 lakh rupees. Let’s know in detail about their struggle and career …
Ashwini Kumar’s story, coach’s words …
Mohali born in lower middle class family Ashwini Kumar was born on 29 August 2001 in a lower middle class family. His family had no connection with cricket. Ashwini has been fond of cricket since childhood and started with street cricket just like other children.
Before taking coaching, he kept throwing balls only in the streets, because since childhood he enjoyed bowling more than batting. After this, he showed seriousness towards cricket and made up his mind to take coaching.
Ashwini Kumar’s family and his bicycle. Ashwini used to go for cricket practice with this bicycle.
Never missed practice Her coach Harvinder Singh alias Winder told about Ashwini Kumar- He came to me in 2016. When he came for the first time, he came to see him at first sight. It felt that it would become a big player. His passion for cricket was also amazing. I came and started saying that I have to make a career as a bowler.
The coach told- I asked where to be from. He told that from the village of Jhanjhedi, the village of Mohali. I said that Jhanjhedi is 20-25 km away. How will you come? He said I have to learn cricket. Whatever happens, I will reach here every day. On this I could not refuse him and he started coming to the daily. He used to come by bicycle and does not remember that he had missed the practice.
Famous in the name of Yorker Boy Ashwini Kumar easily makes any batsman a victim due to ball wicket to wicket. Coaches say- The journey of IPL was not easy for Ashwini Kumar you are watching today. He has practiced in the morning and evening to become a medium pacer. In his team, he is famous as Yorker Boy and throws good yorker.
Mohali District Cricket Academy carved In 2016, when Ashwini Kumar Mohali came to the District Academy to learn, coach Parvinder Singh started him. After this, coach Harvinder Singh carried forward his initiation. He also talked about Ashwini’s family.
Coach Harvinder said- Ever since Ashwini is coming to me for practice, I never met his parents, but his brother used to come to meet often. He always used to ask about his performance. In between, he used to come to leave and carry him. He was worried about Ashwini.
First break throw received in 2018-19 According to coach Harvinder, Ashwini got a chance to play with Mohali’s team in 2018-19. Playing under-19 in Mohali’s team, he impressed the selection committee with his bowling. After this, the Punjab Cricket Association came into the eyes. Then he did not turn back and looked back and represented the state team.
Other children of lower middle class will be Motivate Ashwini Kumar comes from Lower Middle Class and has made a place in cricket today with his hard work. His coach says that he has worked hard for Ashchaini, but he has a lot of effort to reach here. He has also inspired other children of lower middle class. Other children will also take inspiration from them and come forward in cricket.
Bowler Ashwini Kumar practicing at Mohali Cricket Academy in 2018.
Father said- used to take 30 rupees every day, today 30 lakhs On the son’s achievement, his father Harkesh Kumar said, “I remember he used to take 30 rupees for expenses from me. When he was bought by Mumbai Indians (Mi) for 30 lakh rupees in the mega auction, felt that the son’s hard work was successful. When he was taking wickets, I was thinking about those days, when he returned home at 10 am after his training and left again at 5 am.”
Parents started crying while telling the story Ashwini’s father tells about a bicycle parked in one corner of the house that this is the same bicycle on which son IS Bindra used to go to PCA Stadium for practice. He could not stop the tears of happiness with wife Meena Rani and elder son Shiv Rana, saying the success of the son. Harkesh says- He has one and a half acres of land in the village. He lives by farming on this.
Her father, mother and brother with a trophy by Ashwini Kumar.
These achievements in the name of Ashwani …
Ajinkya Rahane dismissed on the very first ball Ashwani Kumar took the wicket of KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane on the very first ball of his IPL debut. After this, he also sent veteran batsmen like Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey and Andre Russell to the pavilion. His performance strengthened the Mi and the team registered a stunning victory.
IPL debut fourth best bowler Ashwani Kumar is in fourth place in the list of best performing bowlers in debut match in the history of IPL. The first place in this list is Aljari Joseph, who took 6 wickets for 12 runs against Hyderabad in 2019. At the same time, Andrew Tie in second place, who took 5 wickets for 17 runs in 2017.
3 wickets in 2 first class matches Ashwani Kumar plays for Punjab in domestic cricket and came into the limelight due to his great performance in Sher-e-Punjab T20 tournament. He has so far taken 3 wickets in 2 first class matches and 3 wickets in 4 List-A matches.
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