IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians debutant Marco Jansen shares history with Virat Kohli | Cricket News

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It turned out to be a particular second for younger 20-year-old Marco Jansen as he made his Indian Premier League debut within the season opener towards Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday. The South African pacer was bought by the defending champions for his base value of Rs 20 lakh on the mini-auction held in February this 12 months. 

Jansen is a really uncooked cricketer and has simply first-class expertise underneath his kitty however shares a history with opposition skipper Virat Kohli.  

As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, 17-year-old Jansen had beated Kohli thrice in a row, whereas bowling at nets throughout India’s tour of South Africa in early 2018. 

Zaheer Khan, the director of cricket operations of Mumbai Indians, had stated that the franchise had anticipated a bidding struggle for the South Africa, whereas group proprietor Akash Ambani talked about that that they had been monitoring the bowler for nearly two years earlier than signing him up.  

Owing to his efficient efficiency in South Africa’s home circuit, Jansen was additionally included of their nationwide squad for the tour to Pakistan, held earlier this 12 months. 

Meanwhile, former Chennai Super Kings participant Subramaniam Badrinath and famend cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle lauded Jansen’s choice within the aspect. 

Badrinath in his tweet stated that Mumbai Indians have the power to unearth expertise, whereas Bhogle opined that the franchise did the best factor by giving the teenager an opportunity so early within the event.    





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