KXIP and Preity Zinta Welcome Only Kashmiri Player Manzoor Dar in the IPL

The story of cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) does not include only the glitz and glamour which comes along with it, but the trailblazing concept of franchise cricket in India has also given birth to several rags to riches story from all across the country.

It has unearthed numerous talents and provided them with a platform to exhibit their adept.

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The previous year, it was an unknown player from an underdeveloped country such as Afghanistan, Rashid Khan, who through IPL went on to represent various top-notch franchises in leagues all over the globe.

This year, the likes of Manzoor Dar from Kashmir and Sandeep Lamichhane from Nepal are raring to go on the biggest stage.

Kings XI Punjab owner, the ever-bubbly Preity Zinta, on Twitter, reposted a video of thrilled Kashmiris after hearing the news of Manzoor Dar being acquired by the Mohali-based franchise in the upcoming editions of the IPL.

“Omg ! This is fantastic  Welcome to @lionsdenkxip #ManzoorDar ?,” captioned Preity Zinta’s tweet.

Here’s the Post

Omg ! This is fantastic ? Welcome to @lionsdenkxip #ManzoorDar ? https://t.co/Fsl2jORQ6M

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) January 29, 2018

Celebrations in native village of Manzoor Dar alias Manzoor Pandav in Bandipora who was taken by @lionsdenkxip.
Amazing … Best of luck Brother @pandav_manzoor ..#LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi@realpreityzinta @virendersehwag @OmarAbdullah @awasthis pic.twitter.com/khN0Q3baTM

— Ravi Pratap Dubey (@ravipratapdubey) January 29, 2018

Dar is now the only cricketer from Kashmir to take part in the IPL. Earlier, Parvez Rasool previously represented various franchise such as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The name of Manzoor Dar came into the reckoning after he represented Jammu and Kashmir in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

“It will be huge to play alongside him. The others in the game whom I look up to are Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. I always wanted to hit sixes like Dhoni,” commented Dar according to PTI.

Dar has also undergone his fair share of struggle, as he rose through the ranks while working as a night guard from 2008 to 2012. Dar stated that he would use the funds from IPL to treat his ailing mother.