IPL 2022: Team-wise one player who got the backing from their captain
Several youngsters have grabbed the attention of fans this season, but their success can be partly owed to their skippers.
6) Royal Challengers Bangalore – Shahbaz Ahmed
Shahbaz Ahmed has been one of the unsung heroes in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad this season. The left-handed batter has played several cameos, which includes a knock of 45 runs against Rajasthan Royals, which helped his side register a comfortable win. The young all-rounder has in fact been more consistent than several of the top order batters, as he has managed to score the 30s and 40s on a regular basis.
Moreover, the all-rounder can also prove to be a handy option with the ball. He chipped in with three overs against Gujarat Titans, picking up two wickets. RCB’s newly-appointed captain Faf du Plessis has backed the Indian and has also promoted him up the batting order.
The all-rounder’s quickfire knock of 32 runs off 21 balls against Delhi Capitals helped his side post a strong total of 189 runs on the board. Eventually, this knock helped Bangalore to claim a convincing win in the end. He has stitched some vital partnerships with Dinesh Karthik in the lower middle-order this season.
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