Mandeep Singh, the Indian right-handed batter recalled his memories during his T-20I debut against Zimbabwe. It was back in 2016 when he played three matches for India. He bagged 87 runs in that series. Moreover, his top score was 52 not out .
However, since his debut, he hasn’t represented the Men in Blue in any match. Mandeep recalled the moments while debuting for India. He said that, the then Indian Men’s cricket team captain M.S. Dhoni gave him a message. They both then were in the lift. Mandeep, while reminiscing said to the ShareChat Audio Chatroom session- ‘CricChat powered by Parimatch’.
“I was playing in the IPL when I found out about my selection. My father always used to tell me, if I play cricket, I must play for India. I met Mahi Bhai in the lift one day prior to my debut and he asked me to be ready for the next day. Being on the ground was surreal.”
Ponting and Pant have made Delhi Capitals a professional franchise: Mandeep Singh
Mandeep Singh, in the Indian Premier League presently represents Delhi Capitals (DC). He is in huge praise of tye head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Rishabh Pant. According to Mandeep, the duo played a huge role in the development of the franchise.
Mandeep stated,
“Ricky Ponting and Rishabh Pant have made Delhi Capitals an extremely professional franchise. Ponting loves discipline and commitment and treats everyone equally.”
Nonetheless, Mandeep Singh has also been a part of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). While being in the RCB camp, he was mesmerised after seeing intensity Virat Kohli has while training.
He said,
“When I joined RCB, I was shocked to see Virat Kohli’s intensity towards training. His fitness has been instrumental in making him a consistent performer in T20 cricket. It has helped the ballers improve and has helped test cricket overall.”
However, Mandeep got just three chances to walk in the IPL 2022. He made tolal18 runs in those. He average was six with two ducks to forget.
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