Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals on Sunday introduced former India wicketkeeper-batsman Syed Saba Karim as the staff’s head of talent search.
“Firstly, I want to commend the unbelievable braveness proven by the gamers throughout this 12 months’s IPL,” mentioned Karim in a Delhi Capitals launch.
“It’s not easy for anyone to stay away from their loved ones at this very difficult time. Yet they have stuck around, and continued playing the tournament, for which they deserve plenty of credit,” he added.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Former Indian wicket-keeper Saba Karim has joined our workers as the Head of Talent Search
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Speaking about becoming a member of Delhi Capitals as Talent Scout, the 53-year-old mentioned, “I am very excited to begin my role as Talent Scout for the Delhi Capitals. The IPL has, over the years, unearthed so much talent, and continues to produce world class action. Delhi Capitals is an exciting team to work with, and I am looking forward to help them grow further.”
Karim, who represented India in a single Test and 34 ODIs, has been a nationwide selector previously. Up till not too long ago, he held the place of General Manager – Cricket Operations with the BCCI. Having represented Bihar and Bengal in home cricket, he has over 7000 runs, 243 catches, and 55 stumpings to his title.
Delhi Capitals is on the second place within the factors desk and can tackle Punjab Kings on Sunday on the Narendra Modi Stadium.
