IPL 2022: Vicky Ostwal picks Ravindra Jadeja as idol – India’s young left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal has picked fellow left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja as his idol ahead of his debut IPL season. At the IPL 2022 Auction, he was picked by Delhi Capitals for Rs 20 lakh his base price. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
“I have always idolised Ravindra Jadeja, he is my role model. The kind of player he is, he contributes in bowling, in batting, and the most important department is fielding. He is the guy that every team wants him in,” Vicky Ostwal said.
IPL 2022: India’s U19 World Cup hero Vicky Ostwal picks Ravindra Jadeja as his idol after entering IPL with Delhi Capitals
IPL 2022: India’s U19 World Cup hero Vicky Ostwal picks Ravindra Jadeja as his idol after entering IPL with Delhi Capitals
Vicky Ostwal bagged 12 wickets in 6 matches in the U19 World Cup including a fifer against South Africa in the opener. After a successful campaign, he joined captain Yash Dhull at DC.
“I have been watching the IPL ever since I was a kid. There was always a dream of playing in the IPL, as it is the biggest platform you can get. I am really that I got picked by Delhi Capitals for this year’s IPL. I was in my room, watching the auction and my name came very late,” Ostwal said.
“I knew that I did well in the T20 U-19 World Cup but at the same time it was a mega auction, so I thought they will go with their same side and there might be some chances that I may not get picked. For two days, I had anxiety and it was really soothing when I got picked by DC,” Ostwal added in a video posted on the IPL website.
While he may not get a chance to play in the IPL 2022 considering the squad strength of Delhi Capitals, but Ostwal is considering the IPL stint as a great learning opportunity.
IPL 2022: India’s U19 World Cup hero Vicky Ostwal picks Ravindra Jadeja as his idol after entering IPL with Delhi Capitals
#TATAIPLAuction action & emotions 👌
Getting picked by @DelhiCapitals 👏
Idolising @imjadeja 👍DO NOT MISS: India’s #U19CWC-winner Vicky Ostwal shares it all in this interview with @28anand. 😎 😎 #TATAIPL
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IPL 2022: India’s U19 World Cup hero Vicky Ostwal picks Ravindra Jadeja as his idol after entering IPL with Delhi Capitals
“Not sure that I might get a chance or not get a chance to play, but learning will always be there. Sharing the stage with some of the great players will be huge learning for me. The moment I got picked at the auction, I got a video call from him (Yash Dhull) and he showed how happy he is about me being picked by DC,” he added.
Indian Under-19 skipper Yash Dhull has also been acquired by DC for Rs 50 lakh on day 2 of the mega auction, after a brief bidding war with Punjab Kings.
IPL 2022: India’s U19 World Cup hero Vicky Ostwal picks Ravindra Jadeja as his idol after entering IPL with Delhi Capitals