IPL 2019: Rashid Khan Sends his Wishes to Colin Ingram Ahead of the Auctions

Published - 15 Dec 2018, 07:31 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 04:34 AM

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The teenage sensation from Afghanistan, Rashid Khan has sent his wishes to South African batsman Colin Ingram ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Meanwhile, the mega auctions of the cash-rich league will take place in Jaipur on December 18 (Tuesday).  A total of 346 players would go under the hammer including nine players with a base price of INR 2 crore. They are the marquee players and Colin Ingram also find himself in that list.

Previously, the southpaw represented Delhi Daredevils, now renamed as Delhi Capitals in 2011 editions. However, he has played only three matches in which could only score 21 runs with a top score of 13. The 33-year-old veteran has a truckload of experience in this format, having played 202 matches and scoring 5186 runs with three centuries and as many as 32 half-centuries.

Colin Ingram
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And now, ahead of another exciting season, Colin Ingram expressed his excitement to take up the challenge and return back to India.

Is this the year i return to @IPL ???will be great to be back & excited to take on the challenge,” Ingram tweeted.

Rashid Khan was quick to reply to Colin Ingram’s tweet saying that he deserves to be a part of the IPL. He also stated that he can’t wait to see the dashing batsman in actions in the best T20 franchise league. Notably, Rashid and Ingram recently played together in the inaugural edition of the Afghanistan Premier League (APL).

You really deserve it bro can’t wait to see you in action for any team in @IPL,” Rashid replied.

 

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