Getting a chance to play for a workforce with such a big fanbase is each sportsman`s dream. Rising all-rounder Mahipal Lomror, who was picked by the Royal Challengers Bangalore on the 2022 mega public sale, considers himself amongst of the proud ones.
Speaking on the most recent episode of RCB Bold Diaries, Lomror opened up about his pleasure after he got here to know that he can be taking part in for RCB. (IPL 2023: MI Captain Rohit Sharma Wanted A Different Batting Order But Suryakumar Said ‘No’)
“My expectations from the auction were very high. The 2-3 trials I had given had all gone well. Even in the prior IPL seasons I had performed well in the 4-5 opportunities that I got so I expected some team would pick me. So, when RCB signed me, I thought to myself that I will be playing in the same team as Virat Kohli, a team that has such a big name and fanbase. I felt proud.”
The 23-year-old has amassed a complete of 133 runs in 9 innings within the ongoing version of the event and lately registered his maiden IPL 50 along with his daring knock.
Mahipal Lomror’s mom mentioned “I felt very happy when RCB picked him as he will play with Virat Kohli & learn a lot”.
Mahipal Lomror’s father mentioned “Mahipal plays with Virat Kohli sir, we feel proud & happy”. pic.twitter.com/gEeyAJ6vrC
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Talking on his 54-run unbeaten innings, Lomror commented, “Before that match, I had not scored much so obviously I wanted to contribute something to the team and help them win. When I got that opportunity after we lost two wickets in two balls my approach was to not think about the results but to react to the situation.”
Lomror`s good friend and coach Chandan Choudhary delved into the distinctive dedication of the participant.
“When the IPL season ended last year, he landed back home at around 6 or 7 am and by 10 am he was at the ground. I told him that he could have rested, but he said he needed to put in more effort. He has been playing in the IPL for five to six years, but the Mahipal Lomror that we are getting to see this season is a different one. He is showing a lot of maturity and it feels like he has become a complete player,” said Chandan Choudhary.
The proficient participant`s mother and father, who additionally appeared on the episode, expressed their heartfelt feelings about their son`s accomplishments along with his mom revealing that she typically doesn`t watch Mahipal play as she is within the Pooja room.
“We feel very happy to see him play alongside Virat sir. We are very proud of his achievement and will be happy to see him play for India one day,” mentioned Mahipal`s father Krishan Kumar Lomror.
