NEW DELHI: Mumbai all-rounder Tanush Kotian has joined Punjab Kings as a net bowler during the ongoing season, after going unsold in the IPL auction this year.
The 26-year-old was observed bowling to PBKS batters during practice and had extensive discussions with spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi before their match against Kolkata Knight Riders .
Punjab Kings currently have Yuzvendra Chahal as their primary spinner, alongside Harpreet Brar and Praveen Dubey, who are both leg-spinners with comparable techniques.
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Kotian's orthodox off-spin provides additional variety to their practice sessions, particularly valuable when facing teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, who feature spinners such as Sunil Narine and the currently successful Varun Chakravarthy.
Having contributed significantly to Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali victory this season, Kotian has shown consistent performance in domestic cricket .
Despite not securing a contract at the auction, his recruitment as a net bowler by Punjab Kings demonstrates the growing importance of experienced domestic players in strengthening practice sessions as the tournament approaches its crucial phase.
Captain Shreyas Iyer 's Mumbai connection is thought to have influenced Kotian's inclusion in the PBKS setup. Iyer, who guided KKR to their IPL championship in 2024, possesses comprehensive knowledge of the team.
Kotian arrived at the team hotel on Thursday and immediately began contributing, delivering challenging overs to PBKS batsmen during practice sessions.
The 26-year-old was observed bowling to PBKS batters during practice and had extensive discussions with spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi before their match against Kolkata Knight Riders .
Punjab Kings currently have Yuzvendra Chahal as their primary spinner, alongside Harpreet Brar and Praveen Dubey, who are both leg-spinners with comparable techniques.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Kotian's orthodox off-spin provides additional variety to their practice sessions, particularly valuable when facing teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, who feature spinners such as Sunil Narine and the currently successful Varun Chakravarthy.
Having contributed significantly to Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali victory this season, Kotian has shown consistent performance in domestic cricket .
Despite not securing a contract at the auction, his recruitment as a net bowler by Punjab Kings demonstrates the growing importance of experienced domestic players in strengthening practice sessions as the tournament approaches its crucial phase.
Captain Shreyas Iyer 's Mumbai connection is thought to have influenced Kotian's inclusion in the PBKS setup. Iyer, who guided KKR to their IPL championship in 2024, possesses comprehensive knowledge of the team.
Kotian arrived at the team hotel on Thursday and immediately began contributing, delivering challenging overs to PBKS batsmen during practice sessions.
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