Follow UsIndia’s U-19 World Cup-winning coach Yash Dhull, who was picked by Delhi Capitals, expressed his excitement over interacting with DC’s head coach, Ricky Ponting. The Delhi cricketer insisted that it would be a big achievement for him on a personal level to meet the former Australian skipper.
"This is my first time in the IPL and I am giving my 100 percent in everything that I am doing,” Dhull, who was picked by Delhi Capitals for the upcoming IPL season, said.
“I am looking forward to interacting with Rishabh bhaiyya (Pant) and David Warner. I am also very excited to meet Ricky Ponting. He has been a great player and a great human being. It will be a big achievement for me to interact with him," the 19-year-old Dhull added.
Delhi not only added Dhull from the U-19 World Cup-winning squad but also added the left-arm spinning all-rounder, Vicky Ostwal.
"From watching the IPL on TV to getting into a franchise is a big journey for me. It will sink in slowly. It's been great to meet all the players and the members of the coaching staff," said Ostwal.
Ostwal also revealed that Axar Patel has been a big inspiration for him and looks forward to gaining a few tips from the all-rounder.
"I want to meet Axar Patel as soon as possible. Being a left-arm spinner, he has been an inspiration for me. I am looking to take tips from him with regards to the way I should bowl in T20s.
"It will also be good to work with a legend of the game - Ricky Ponting and Pravin Amre sir and it's such a proud moment for me to be around these people," added Ostwal.
On the other hand, Andhra Pradesh’s opener Ashwin Hebbar, who was picked for the first time in the IPL, also stated his feelings after the first nets session with the Capitals.
"It's been wonderful to be in the Delhi Capitals camp. I am really happy and excited to be here. I was feeling a bit nervous as it was my first nets session with an IPL team, but I had a good session. Once I started batting, I didn't think of anything else," said Hebbar.