Karachi: England Test team coach Brendon McCullum said that young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, who performed impressively in his Test debut against Pakistan (England vs Pakistan Test Series), should be given a place in the Indian Premier League. If selected in the auction of the league (IPL 2023) or will be fantastic.
Eighteen-year-old Rehan Ahmed became the youngest bowler to take a five-wicket haul on his Test debut. He took five wickets for 48 runs on the third day of the third Test match against Pakistan. Ahmed has also registered himself for the IPL auction to be held in Kochi on Friday. His base price is Rs 40 lakh.
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McCullum said in BBC Test Match Special on Tuesday, “If he is selected in the IPL, it will be great.” If that happens, it will be fantastic.”
He said, “He should get a chance to play with other players and gain experience from them. Does any other 18 year old player get such a chance. He is a thorough international cricketer.” (agency)