The pre-season training camp of Mumbai Indians for the Indian Premier League-2019 started at Reliance Corporate Park Mumbai with 17-year old pacer from J&K, Rasikh Salam Dar impressing everyone with his pace and bounce.
Rasikh Salam is the only cricketer from J&K this seasonin IPL after being picked up by Mumbai India’s during players’ auction. Dar whocame on the scene through district level tournament and then was spotted byIrfan Pathan also made his senior debut for J&K in formats this season.
Ahead of their first match in IPL against Delhi Capitalsstarted its training camp in Mumbai. The camp began with new recruits BarinderSran, Jayant Yadav, Pankaj Jaswal and Rasikh Salaam Dar training with rest ofthe members of the team.
It was first opportunity for the new boys to spend time withthe team and the support staff. Head physio Nitin Patel, batting coach RobinSingh, fielding coach James Pamment and bowling coach Shane Bond were presentto guide the team at the venue, read Mumbai Indians official website.
During his first day of training in front of formerinternational stars who are now coaches, Rasikh showed glimpses of his talent.
As per Mumbai Indians official website, Rasikh impressedevery one with his pace and bounce and looks a great prospect for them in theupcoming season.
“The entire team also saw the first glimpse of the17-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, Rasikh Salam Dar. The youngster, whoreturned after an injury lay-off, bent his back and was not shy to bowl theshort ball. Rasikh was bowling probing lines under the guidance of bowlingcoach Shane Bond. Rasikh bowled in tandem with our seasoned campaigner MitchellMcClenaghan,” a report on website said.
After being picked up by Mumbai Indians, Rasikh joined teamearly to get fit with the help of support staff and trainers of the team. Helater on also played T20 matches for J&K in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.