The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been known as a perfect platform for the youngsters to showcase their talent as they get a chance to rub shoulders with world-class players. One of the names amongst these young talents is pacer Tushar Deshpande, who is currently plying his trade for Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Capitals (DC). Recently, the speedster got a chance to meet his idol and hero– Dale Steyn– during the recent encounter between Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
In a video posted by DC on Twitter, Tushar shared his experience of getting to interact with his ‘idol’ Steyn. The youngster also revealed how it felt while playing alongside Kagiso Rabada– the current spearhead of Capitals’ pace bowling attack.
In the video, Tushar was heard saying, “I am speechless right now because he [Steyn] has been my idol over the years. I met him for the first time, and he answered all my questions very humbly. I felt very good.”
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He further added, “I asked him, since he was the No. 1 bowler in Tests for eight years, what is the fitness recipe for a fast bowler at the international level? I have managed at the first-class level but at the international level what is the recipe? What has he followed? So he was just very humble about it. He just said that it’s repetitive work, good work over and over again.”
Dreams 2⃣ come true ✨
➡️ Meeting @dalesteyn62 🔥
➡️ Playing alongside @KagisoRabada25 🤜🏼🤛🏼@TusharD_96 #Dream11IPL #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/DLgfWM8gLM
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 7, 2020
Reacting to Tushar’s clip, Steyn also wished luck to the youngsters and praised his ‘enthusiasm’. Steyn responded on Twitter saying, “Nothing better than meeting people who are enthusiastic and excited about becoming better players. Tushar is all that and more! I wish nothing but greatness for you, my friend.”
Nothing better than meeting people who are enthusiastic and excited about becoming better players.
Tushar is all that and more!
I wish nothing but greatness for you my friend 👊 https://t.co/sSXMtvP3D7— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) October 7, 2020
Tushar is yet to make his debut in IPL and despite that, his team has been in the stellar form so far and is one of the favorites to clinch the trophy this year. In five matches, Shreyas Iyer and his men have registered four victories and are sitting second in the points table with eight points.
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Eyeing to clinch the top spot, Capitals are next scheduled to lock horns with Rajasthan Royals on 9 October at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Considering the size of boundaries at Sharjah, the game is anticipated to turn out as an absolute run-fest.
