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Siddharth Fulfills LSG Coach Justin Langer’s Wish: Gets Virat Kohli Out in First IPL Attempt
Siddharth Fulfills LSG Coach Justin Langer’s Wish: Gets Virat Kohli Out in First IPL Attempt
Once Justin Langer saw young left-arm spinner M Siddharth bowl an armbar in the nets, the head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants had one request for him: get rid of Virat Kohli. The child from Tamil Nadu, Siddharth, was bashful and had answered, “Yes, sir!” with a nod. Langer had no idea that Siddarth would fulfill his word when he faced Kohli in the first game of the 2024 Indian Premier League.
Legendary Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Virat Kohli was removed by Siddharth in just his second IPL match. The 25-year-old’s first wicket in the tournament came with this ball; during his debut against the Punjab Kings, he had failed to pick up a wicket.
After learning that his bowling lacked velocity, Siddharth, who had aspired to be a fast bowler like Irfan Pathan, was forced to convert to left-arm spin. However, the ball-swinging ability persisted. He is renowned for making quick, erratically-aimed deliveries. Additionally, as he has gained experience, he has varied his pace, which makes it challenging for hitters to line up against him. Kohli was duped as well.
Siddharth bowled him a couple of rapid ones, then slowed the pace. Kohli made a mistake because of the slow tempo, as he attempted his flick shot too soon and gave the point fielder a lead edge. For LSG, it was a crucial wicket because Kohli was playing well at number 22. Moreover, Kohli rarely gives up a run after putting his sights on the target.
Following the game, which LSG won easily by 28 runs to move up to fourth place in the IPL 2024 points standings, the team posted a video to social media in which head coach Langer discussed his initial thoughts on Siddarth.
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“I had never before spoken to him… I witnessed an arm-ball bowl. “Hey Sid!” was the first thing I said to M. Siddharth when we met. Do you think you could convince Virat to come for us? He responds, “Yes, sir.” What action did he take? He gets him out,” Langer remarked, eliciting enthusiastic applause in the LSG changing area.
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