IPL 2020 | Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi back in full rhythm, asserts Nitish Rana

Both the speedsters, who were purchased for a combined fee of 6.20 crore by KKR in the IPL 2018 auction, have suffered a myriad of injuries and while Mavi’s on-field appearances have been limited to a handful of IPL and domestic games and a few “Emerging Trophy” matches, Nagarkoti has not played a single professional game in over two years. 

However, if their teammate Nitish Rana’s words are to be believed, that could all change this season. According to the Delhite, the two youngsters, who are finally fit ahead of an IPL season, are all geared up for IPL 2020 and are bowling at ‘full throttle’ in the nets.

The IPL provides a platform like no other for young cricketers to observe and learn from the very best in the world and come this season, 26-year-old Rana will get the invaluable opportunity to rub shoulders with the great Eoin Morgan. Rana, a youngster still learning his trade, stated that he hopes to learn leadership skills from the English skipper, who was purchased by his franchise for a whopping sum of 5.25 crore.

A well-known dominator with the bat, Rana also has seven IPL wickets to his name, including the prized scalp of Indian skipper Virat Kohli. The 26-year-old, who has thus far been only used sparsely by his IPL captains, hoped to get more chances to impress with the ball, this season.