Sharing stage with great players will be huge learning for me: Vicky Ostwal on IPL

Under-19 World Cup winner Vicky Ostwal, who was picked up by the Delhi Capitals (DC) for his base price of INR 20 lakh in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 auction, reckons he will not get many opportunities to play, but he will get to learn a lot from senior players.

"Not sure that I might get a chance or not get a chance to play, but learning will always be there. Sharing the stage with some of the great players will be huge learning for me," Ostwal said in a video posted on IPL website.

"The moment I got picked at the auction, I got a video call from him (Yash Dhull) and he showed how happy he is about me being picked by DC."

His Under-19 captain Yash Dhull too will play in the same side, having been bought for INR 50 lakh by DC. Expressing his delight at being picked by DC, Oswal added, "I have been watching the IPL ever since I was a kid. There was always a dream of playing in the IPL, as it is the biggest platform you can get.

"I was in my room, watching the auction and my name came very late. I knew that I did well in the U-19 World Cup but at the same time it was a mega auction, so I thought they will go with their same side and there might be some chances that I may not get picked.

"For two days, I had anxiety and it was really soothing when I got picked by DC."

The 19-year-old said he has always idolised India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for his ability to contribute in every department of the game. 

"He (Ravindra Jadeja) is my role model. The kind of player he is, he contributes in bowling, in batting, and the most important department is fielding. He is the guy that every team wants him in," said Ostwal.

(With inputs from PTI)