Punjab inter-district U23 cricket: Nehal Wadhera, a former Indian U-19 cricketer representing Ludhiana smashed a record breaking 578 against Bathinda U-23 in the semifinals of the Punjab State Inter-district tournament at the GRD Cricket Ground in Ludhiana. Follow Insidesport.IN for Cricket related Updates.
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Former U-19 cricketer Nehal Wadhera hits record-smashing 578-runs: Nehal smashed 42 fours and 37 sixes during his stay at the crease. Ludhiana declared at 880/6 on Day 2 of the four-day match. In reply, Bathinda were 117/4 at stumps.
Speaking to The Indian Express, young Wadhera told, “I am yet to check whether I made a world record or not, but I am happy with my performance… We are striving hard to win the tournament as my contribution is for the team.”
Punjab inter-district U23 cricket: Former U-19 cricketer Nehal Wadhera hits record-smashing 578-run knock; Check
Former U-19 cricketer Nehal Wadhera hits record-smashing 578-runs: Young Wadhera has modelled his game on his idol Yuvraj; in the upright stance, flowing cover drive, punchy back foot shots and general flamboyance, one can notice striking similarities with the former India middle-order batsman.
Former U-19 cricketer Nehal Wadhera hits record-smashing 578-runs: Earlier this year, Nehal was called by Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals for a trial. However, he was not picked by any team during the auction. But the left-hander feels his stint with the Royals in Nagpur and the time he spent with coach Kumar Sangakkara has helped improve his cricket.
“At the Rajasthan Royals camp, Sangakkara sir encouraged me a lot. He motivated me and told me that my game is good. He spent quality time with me. Based on his inputs, I’m working on my power-hitting and hopefully, I will get a chance to play for the senior Punjab team and IPL in the future,” says Wadhera, who is yet to make his senior debut for Punjab.
Wadhera was part of Punjab’s Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 squad but didn’t get a chance to play. He is the third cricketer from Ludhiana to have played for India at any level. Before him, Yashpal Sharma, who was a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning Indian team, and Gagandeep Singh have represented the country at the senior level.
Punjab inter-district U23 cricket: Former U-19 cricketer Nehal Wadhera hits record-smashing 578-run knock; Check
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