The outbreak of the Covid-19 virus has affected the world severely. It has brought the world to a standstill with many countries being completely lockdown for safety and to contain the spread of the virus. Many major sporting events have either been postponed or canceled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic affecting the globe. Cricket has also suffered a similar fate with many international and domestic matches being canceled.
With no cricket going around and everyone in isolation for personal safety, many players and coaches are seen spending the free time on social media. Former Australian leg-spinner Brad Hogg is no different as he decided to start a new series on his official Youtube channel and picked his top three batsmen in the IPL during the powerplay overs.
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The former Australian spinner decided to pick his fellow countrymen, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner as one of the top 3 players to play the first powerplay overs along with CSK Star Suresh Raina and arch-rivals, England Cricket teams’ hard-hitting opener plying his trade with Rajasthan Royals, Jos Buttler.
Brad Hogg believes his compatriot’s ability to hit the ball on either side of the pitch mixed with his excellent running between the wickets makes him a threat to reckon. Speaking about Suresh Raina, hogg reckons that the Indian has a unique ability to judge and target certain bowlers brilliantly. Jos Buttler’s skills and brute force of clear hard-hitting power is a quality that you don’t find quite often in a player. Buttler’s talent of innovating shots also adds as a big advantageous factor for the wicketkeeper, adds Hogg.
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The 13th Edition of the Indian Premier League was scheduled to begin from March 29 onwards. However, due to the pandemic spread of the Covid-19 virus, The IPL was postponed till April 15. With the Indian government announcing the nationwide lockdown for 3 weeks, the future of the IPL now lies under the clouds of uncertainty.
