XtraTime Web Desk: In an interesting conversation held at the Aditya School of Sports ground in the presence of 300 passionate school kids, under19 stars -Shubman Gill, Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti &; former world cup winner Piyush Chawla gave the audience an insight as to how team KKR is getting ready for the IPL season 11.
While Gill, touted as the next batting superstar said, “Money ceases to matter when you step into the ground”. He did acknowledge that there is always the pressure to perform well.
Agreeing with him Kamlesh Nagarkoti said he is both nervous and excited, Shivam Mavi another star of the U19 World Cup campaign suggests that the fundamental will remain the same be it U19, IPL or Senior Cricket.
Piyush Chawla who has moved from Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat in the domestic circuit stated, “A good Ranji season always gives you confidence.”
The only thing I am yet to achieve is a purple cap and I will give it my best this season.
On a joking note when asked by the moderator, Sports Historian and Commentator Boria Majumdar “If they have tried out Kolkata delicacies like Rosogulla, all other except Piyush said an overwhelming NO.
‘’You need to tell our Fitness trainer this ‘’quipped Subhman Gill. Piyush Chawla put an end to this conversation saying “Khayega Khayega “ when they will have a hard day.
Anirban Aditya, Chairman Aditya Group said “It gives me immense joy & pleasure to be able to celebrate excellence in Sports. I take this opportunity to congratulate all the U19 World Cup achievers and also Piyush Chawla for their phenomenal success and wish them all the very best for their future.
It is very exciting to see many youngsters making their mark in the various fields of sports.
We as a group are always beside them and would always welcome them to enjoy and use our facilities.”