IPL 2022: '360-degree' Ayush Badoni a great find for India, says Lucknow skipper KL Rahul

Lucknow Super Giants' skipper KL Rahul said Ayush Badoni is a strong 360-degree player and an asset for white-ball cricket in India, after the youngster displayed his skills with the bat in a six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. Badoni (19 not out in 9 balls), who scored a half-century in the previous game, joined forces with Evin Lewis (55 not out) towards the end to help the Super Giants chase down a mammoth 211-run target. "Badoni, I'd seen a few videos, when you only get to see the good shots, but the way he's been batting is phenomenal. Strong, 360-degree player, a great find for India and an asset for white-ball cricket," Rahul said at the post-match presentation here.

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Shivam Dube will look to quickly forget the solitary over he bowled against Lucknow Super Giants at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday. Chennai Super Kings were firmly in control of the match with IPL newbies LSG requiring 34 runs off two overs to emerge victorious.

The skipper also lavished praise on another youngster -- leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi -- who did a brilliant job and was the most economical bowler for his side, registering figures of 2/24. "Bishnoi has a big heart, he's a fighter for a little guy, shows the character he has to bounce back (from the last game) with a wet ball. Really happy for him. He wants to grow, wants to learn, and (it is) good to see that," Rahul added. Chennai captain Ravindra Jadeja rued the missed catches by his team, including the drop catch by Moeen Ali to let off Quinton de Kock on 30. De Kock went on to make 61.

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