Mayank Agrawal: The Next Big Thing For Punjab Kings

Mayank Agrawal: The Next Big Thing For Punjab Kings

• As an opening batsman from his earlier days of Under-13 with Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore, Mayank Agarwal followed his Idol Virender Sehwag Batting Style. Agarwal made 432 runs at an average of 54 in five matches during the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy in 2008-09 and played a crucial match-winning 160 runs inning for India Under-19s, during a one-day match against Australia Under-19s in Hobart back in 2009.
• Mayank Agarwal played very well and proved his capabilities as a batsman who can perform under pressure but India’s under 19 teams didn’t do well at the Under-19 World Cup for India in 2010. Mayank was the top scorer for India. Mayank Agarwal then selected for India A, but couldn’t keep his form and struggled for consistency. Mayank Agarwal made his debut in Ranji Trophy for Karnataka in the 2013-14 season; he made his T20 debut in 2010-11 and List A debut was in 2011-12.
• In the 2014-15 season, he opened for Karnataka in Ranji Trophy, but as the season went ahead, he was benched halfway through the season since he couldn’t deliver for his team. He worked really hard on his game and techniques while he was under India A’s coach Rahul Dravid’s guidance. Mayank Agarwal lost weight, worked hard on his fitness, and also scored his maiden first-class century in the subsequent season.
• Mayank Agarwal is the most important Indian batsman after skipper KL Rahul for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021. Mayank has enjoyed his time with the Indian test team. Mayank is capable of hitting hard, long and can play defensive if needed. If Punjab Kings want to win this year’s IPL Trophy then he has to play responsibly cause he has shown that potential. He scored 2 half-centuries in 2019 and aggregated 332 runs at an average of 25.53. He had an eventful 2020 season, where he scored a spectacular ton against the Rajasthan Royals and made an impactful performance count in the iconic double super-over game against the Mumbai Indians. Mayank is an experienced contender to play a vital role in the Punjab Kings’ success in 2021. 

Some Interesting facts about Mayank Agrawal:

• Favourite Book: The Power of Subconscious Mind
• Favorite Cricketer: Virender Sehwag
• Best Friend: KL Rahul
• Madhavrao Scindia Award: In 2018, Mayank Agrawal won this award for the highest run-scorer in Ranji Trophy.
• Meditation: Mayank Agrawal Practices Vipassana, a form of meditation that was introduced to him by his father when he was 18 years old.

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