All-rounders occupy a key position in cricket as they provide versatility through their bowling and batting skills while making significant contributions on the field. This diverse role remains consistent across formats of cricket, including the ongoing one Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, where all-rounders continue to balance their teams. Particularly former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan recently announced his choice for the outstanding all-rounder in IPL 2024.
Irfan Pathan reveals his best all-rounder
During the chat with ESPNcricinfo when asked to pick the most outstanding all-rounder between Sunil Narine And Andrew Russell In IPL 2024, Irfan thought carefully before finally declaring Narine his first choice for the title of the tournament’s best all-rounder.
Here is the video:
who will @IrfanPathan Choose between #IPL2024 All-rounder? 😅 pic.twitter.com/n53ikLF50H
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) May 4, 2024
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Sunil Narine and Andre Russell remarkable IPL journey
During his debut season in 2012 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured the services of Narine for INR 3.5 crore and thus began his exclusive journey in the IPL. In 172 matches, Narine proved his mettle, taking 176 wickets at an exceptionally low economy rate of 6.2. He also left his mark with the bat for KKR, amassing 1426 runs over 106 innings at a staggering strike rate of 165. His tally included six half-centuries and one century, highlighting his versatility in the league. In the current IPL season, Narine proved to be a crucial asset for KKR. With Gautam Gambhir When Narine returned to KKR as a mentor, she took up the role of opener and delivered excellent results. He amassed 380 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 180 and an average of 38.
Russell enjoys a prestigious status in the IPL scene as he has made waves since his debut in the IPL Delhi Daredevils (DD) in 2012. After a short period, he moved to KKR. In the current season, Russell played an important role for KKR and showcased his talent with both the bat and the ball. He amassed 186 runs in 7 innings at a remarkable strike rate of 190 and an average of 37. Furthermore, he showcased his versatility by taking 11 wickets in 10 matches, further highlighting his importance to the team.
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