On Friday, a video of Saina Nehwal, the former world no. 1 badminton player, became popular on social media. She discussed how Olympic sports, which need more physical preparation than cricket, are becoming more and more popular. But rising star Angkrish Raghuvanshi of the Kolkata Knight Riders took offence at the remark and responded with a h??arsh tweet before deleting it.

Saina Nehwal Stoodup and Spoken Some Harsh Facts 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gaF9fSROXc

— Gems of Shorts (@Warlock_Shabby) July 11, 2024

Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s reaction

Raghuvanshi has apologized for making an insensitive remark about the Indian badminton star. Raghuvanshi had posted on social media that Saina should be prepared for a “Bumrah bouncer at her head”, referring to the dangerous short-pitched deliveries bowled by Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah. This comment was seen as inappropriate and disrespectful towards the shuttler, who is one of India’s most accomplished athletes.

The 19-year-old Raghuvanshi, a member of the Indian team that won the U-19 World Cup in 2022, responded to Nehwal’s remark right away. He wrote “Let’s see how she goes when Bumrah bowls 150k’s bumpers at her head.”

A KKR player – Angkrish Raghuvanshi posted this after Saina Nehwal spoke about cricket, but quickly deleted the tweet and apologized. pic.twitter.com/1tqpeXnsil

— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) July 12, 2024

In his apology, Raghuvanshi acknowledged that his remark was in poor taste and said he did not intend to offend Nehwal. He stated, “I’m sorry everyone, I meant my remarks as a joke, looking back I think it was a really immature joke. I realize my mistake and I sincerely apologize.” 

I’m sorry everyone, I meant my remarks as a joke, looking back I think it was a really immature joke. I realize my mistake and I sincerely a??pologize.

— Angkrish Raghuvanshi (@angkrish10) July 12, 2024

Raghuvanshi’s impressive IPL season 

The 18-year-old, who was part of India’s victorious U19 World Cup campaign in 2022, has been a revelation for KKR this season. Raghuvanshi announced his arrival in style, smashing a blistering 27-ball 54 on his IPL batting debut against Delhi Capitals. He looked completely ?at ease against the DC bowlers, hitting 5 boundaries and 3 sixes in an impressive knock.

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The youngster continued his good form throughout the season, making valuable contributions with the bat. In 10 matches, Raghuvanshi has scored 163 runs at a strike rate of 155.24. His fearless batting approach and ability to take the attack to the opposition have been key factors in KKR’s success this season. Raghuvanshi’s coach Abhishek Nayar, who is part of KKR’s support staff, has played a crucial role in his development.

Nayar’s tough training regimen and mentorship have helped Raghuvanshi adapt seamlessly to the demands of IPL cricket. With his impressive performances, Raghuvanshi has not only cemented his place in the KKR lineup but has also emerged as one of the rising stars of IPL 2024. The youngster’s fearless brand of cricket has made him a fan favourite, and he was a key player for KKR in their glory this season.

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In the 47th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024,  Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC)  by 7 wickets. DC struggled while batting first, failing to produce any substantial partnerships. None of their batters could muster a half-century, with even the usually reliable Jake Fraser-McGurk departing for ?just 12 runs. With this, DC could only post a modest total of 153/9.

In response, KKR chased down the target comfortably, displaying control throughout their innings. Phil Salt stood out with a brilliant knock of 68 runs off 33 balls, while Shreyas Iyer (33 off 23) and Venkatesh Iyer (26 of 23) built a valuable partnership to ??seal the vi??ctory.

Despite the disappointment of the loss in the DC camp, a touching moment unfolded after the match as the Delhi head coach Ricky Ponting imparted valuable cricketing wisdom to young KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

Ricky Ponting gives useful advice to Angkrish Raghuvanshi

As the players exchanged congratulations after the game, a noteworthy moment was captured on camera between Australian cricket legend Ponting and India’s emerging talent Raghuvanshi. Ponting was observed offering guidance to Raghuvanshi, particularly focusing on refining his pull shot technique. This advice holds significant value for the 18-year-old batter as he aims to establish himself in KKR’s batting line-up. It’s worth noting that Ponting holds the title of Australia’s all-time leading run scorer and was widely recognized for his impeccably executed pull shot during his playing days.

Here is the video:

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Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi receives some valuable post-match lessons from the @DelhiCapitals Head Coach @RickyPonting 👏👏#TATAIPL | #KKRvDC | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/njsBi1S6ED

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 29, 2024

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KKR inches closer to securing a playoff spot

The team led by Shreyas currently hold the second position in the points table, boasting 12 points from 6 victories in 9 matches. Sporting a commendable Net Run Rate of +1.096, KKR stand a strong chance of securing a top-four finish in the league stage. Their upcoming five matches put them against Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), MI (again), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Rajasthan Royals (RR).

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In a remarkable display of skill and talent, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, the young emerging star of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has seized the spotlight with an outstanding batting performance in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC). Raghuvanshi’s explosive innings of 54 runs off 27 balls played a pivotal role in KKR’s resounding 106-run victory over Delhi.

Acknowledgment of mentorship

Following his stellar performance on the field, Raghuvanshi has revealed the guiding influence behind his success �?former Indian cricketer Abhishek Nayar. In a humble acknowledgment, Raghuvanshi expressed gratitude towards Nayar for his mentorship, attributing his?? remarkable growth in the game to the guidance received from the s?easoned cricketer.

“He has helped me in everything, the way I think about the game, the way I work towards the game, the things I eat, the way I train, he is basically my guru and everything. That’s my relationship with him,” Raghuvanshi said in? his post??-match press conference.

Tribute to his guru

Expressing his deep respect and admiration for Nayar, Raghuvanshi dedicated his match-winning innings to his mentor. He credited Nayar for shaping his approach towards the game, from training routines to dietary habits, emphasizing the profound impac??t of their coach-player relationship.

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Coaching legacy

Notably, Nayar’s influence in the realm of cricket coaching has been steadily rising, evident from his pivotal role in nurturing talent and revitalizing the careers of seasoned players. Raghuvanshi’s acknowledgment underscores the significance of Nayar’s coaching philosophy, which focuses on rigorous training and preparation to excel in challenging circumstances.

Trust in instincts

Reflecting on his training regimen under Nayar, Raghuvanshi highlighted the simplicity and effectiveness of the practice sessions. He emphasized the importance of trusting one’s instincts on the field, a mindset cultivated through rigorous practice sessions tailored by Nayar to simulate real match scenarios.

“It was pretty simple, the way I have been practicing the past few weeks, the past few years with my coach Abhishek Nayar…the way he has made me practice, I didn’t really have to think too much when I went out to bat. I just batted with my instincts and I just trusted that. What I did during practice was enough, the way he has made me practice.. he has made me face tough circumstances during practice,” Angkrish added.

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