Watch: Rahul Dravid's Son Samit Smashes Sensational Inside-Out Six, Internet Says "Genetics"
Samit Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, showcased his power-hitting skills in the ongoing KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy. Samit finally got some runs under his belt, scoring 33 off 24 balls for Mysuru Warriors in their match against Gulbarga Mystics. The 18-year-old also slammed a six in the 10th over of the innings. He picked up Praveen Dubey's googly and went inside-out to cover the ropes near the deep-cover region. A video of the same went viral on social media.
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Here's how internet reacted:
Genetics Andre idu magazine
Rahul dravid son Samit Dravid another six! pic.twitter.com/vtZVnkgAOg
Samit Dravid is going to be picked up in IPL if he puts his name but I think he will be asked not to. pic.twitter.com/InJqINFrAy
Samit smashed a 24-ball 33 with the help of four 4s and a solitary six. Meanwhile, Karun Nair's 35-ball 66 and a 13-ball 40-run knock from Jagadeesha Suchith took the Warriors to a strong score of 196/8 in their 20 overs.
However, the night belonged to Mystics' K Smaran, who smashed an unbeaten century to guide his team to a win from a tricky situation.
Mystics were reeling at 104/5 in the 12th over, following a top-order collapse. However, Smaran build key stands with Wahid Faizan Khan (18) and Dubey (37) before winning the game on the final ball of the match.
With the scores tied on the penultimate ball, Smaran hit the winning boundary to stay unbeaten on 104 off just 60 balls.
This was Warriors' second straight defeat after their narrow loss to Bengaluru Bulls a couple of days back.
Meanwhile, Warriors acquired the services of Samit, a middle-order batsman and