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Mumbai, April 10: Young Lucknow Super Giants player Ayush Badoni has been garnering a lot of attention for his batting performances in the early stages of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The 22-year-old has shown great maturity in his knocks in his debut season and left the experts impressed. He has shown the signs of a future star with his ability to play 360-degree shots even in crunch situations.
Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh opined that LSG captain Lokesh Rahul calls the youngster 'Baby AB' for a reason as he isn't getting intimidated by the reputation of the bowlers he faces.
While speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Harbhajan said, "Ayush Badoni is a very confident player and KL (Lokesh Rahul) was spot on with his observation when he said that he is very calm and composed. Watching him play you do not get the feeling that this is his debut IPL season. He has this quality to absorb pressure which is a sign of a big player and a future star. Generally, youngsters get bogged down when they see a big player in front of them. But Badoni was never intimidated by the reputation of the player he was facing and continued to play his shots. He has hit fours and sixes against every big player he's faced. It shows how good his mindset is. This also shows that these young cricketers have come with a lot of preparation. Badoni has shown a lot of maturity for a youngster."
Former Indian pacer Dhawal Kulkarni - who has played for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in the TATA IPL - predicted Badoni to evolve as a big player.
While speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Kulkarni said, "Ayush has shown very good temperament in his first IPL. In his debut game when he came to bat, his team was under pressure and he slammed a fifty. In the second game, he helped his team chase down a big total under pressure. He has got all the qualities of becoming a big player one day."
Lucknow Super Giants take on Rajasthan Royals on 10th April at Wankhede Stadium and you can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar.
