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Kirandeep Singh Earns Sher-e-Punjab League Chance Alongside Gill
Kirandeep Singh is a 20-year-old cricketer from Cholta Kalan.
He used to play cricket at a government school ground and in tennis-ball matches.
Shubman Gill noticed his potential and encouraged him to work hard.
Now Fazilka Falcons have selected Kirandeep for Rs 20,000.
Gill will captain the team in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League.
This means Kirandeep will get to play alongside Gill and other experienced players.
He wants to watch how they prepare and handle pressure.
The league starts on August 30, and Kirandeep hopes to show that Gill’s support was worthwhile.
Fazilka Falcons bought 20-year-old Kirandeep Singh for Rs 20,000 at the Sher-e-Punjab T20 auction.
Shubman Gill previously noticed Kirandeep while he was playing tennis-ball cricket and advised him to keep working hard.
Gill is set to lead Fazilka Falcons, giving Kirandeep an opportunity to play alongside him.
Kirandeep began playing at a government school ground in Cholta Kalan and now has a state-level T20 opportunity.
The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League begins on August 30, with Kirandeep aiming to learn and establish himself in Punjab cricket.
- Who
- Kirandeep Singh, Shubman Gill and Fazilka Falcons are central to the story.
- What
- Kirandeep Singh was bought by Fazilka Falcons for Rs 20,000 to play in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League.
- Where
- The opportunity is in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League; Kirandeep comes from Cholta Kalan in Punjab.
- When
- The league begins on August 30.
- Why
- Kirandeep wants to learn from experienced players, perform well and advance his cricket career.
Key facts
- Player
- Kirandeep Singh
- Age
- 20
- Team
- Fazilka Falcons
- Auction price
- Rs 20,000
- Captain
- Shubman Gill
- League start
- August 30
- Hometown
- Cholta Kalan
Quotes
Kirandeep Singh
Twenty-year-old cricketer signed by Fazilka Falcons for the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League.
“Coming from Cholta Kalan and playing at the government school ground, I never imagined that I would get an opportunity like this so early in my career. The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League is a big platform for me, and I want to make the most of it. I know there will be pressure, but I am looking forward to the challenge.”
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“When someone like Shubman Gill believes in you and gives you advice, it gives you a lot of confidence. His words have motivated me to work harder and keep improving. Now that I have the opportunity to play alongside him, I want to learn as much as possible and prove that his faith in me was justified.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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