Legendary Australian pacer Brett Lee believes young Indian speedster Mayank Yadav should be included in the squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, particularly if Mohammed Shami is unavailable. Lee highlighted Yadav’s impressive pace and potential to thrive on Australian pitches. He also lauded India’s ‘powerhouse’ mentality and their ability to challenge any opponent, while analyzing their recent performance against New Zealand.
Rajat Patidar has been a key contributor to Royal Challengers Bangalore’s turnaround in the second half of the season, amassing 320 runs in 11 innings with five half-centuries. Patidar’s form has helped RCB win five consecutive matches, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Madhya Pradesh batter’s impressive cover drive and six-hitting abilities have drawn comparisons to Virat Kohli from former Australian pacer Brett Lee. RCB, currently tied with Delhi Capitals on 12 points, need a win against Chennai Super Kings in their final league match to secure a playoff spot.
Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has raised concerns over KL Rahul’s batting intent following Lucknow Super Giants’ disappointing loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL 2024. Rahul, who missed out on a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, failed to inspire his team against KKR, contributing a sluggish 25 off 21 balls.
