XtraTime Web Desk: The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League has seen some great performances with the bat by young Indian batsmen. The likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal have impressed everyone with their outstanding batting displays. One individual will be rejoicing to see the success of these young guns so far in the cash rich league. Former Indian captain and Coach Rahul Dravid have played a big role in honing their skills as a batsman.
Mayank Agarwal
Mayank Agarwal has come a long way since making his test debut against Australia in Melbourne in 2018. The talented Karnataka batsman has been a revelation at the top order, carrying forward the batting of Kings XI Punjab along with KL Rahul. Mayank had his technique sorted out by Rahul Dravid and results are showing in his batting.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson needs to credit Rahul Dravid for his rise in stature as a batsman and the youngster from Kerala has time and again admitted that it was his stints with ‘The Wall’ that have helped him develop his game. He played alongside Dravid in Rajasthan Royals and it was the former India captain who took him to Delhi Daredevils when he was the coach. Some of the strokes that he has taken are just copybook like his role model.
Prithvi Shaw
Delhi Capital’s Prithvi Shaw is another young batsman who had a huge influence of Rahul Dravid in his career so far. It was during his stint in the India U19 team as captain that Prithvi got up close with Rahul Dravid as he was the coach then. Shaw always had the talent to be a great batsman in the mould of Sachin Tendulkar, but his stint with Dravid has only made him a better batsman as far as technique and temperament is concerned.
Shubman Gill
Kolkata Knight Rider’s Shubman Gill is another young batman who is indebted to Rahul Dravid as the former India cricketer worked closely with him during his stint as the coach of the India U19 team. Gill, who is already taking giant strides in international cricket, will look to have a great show in the IPL 2020.
Ishan Kishan
Mumbai Indians Ishan Kishan was the captain of the U19 Indian team when Rahul Dravid was the coach during the U19 World Cup in 2018. The talented batsman from Jharkhand is waiting to take the next big step in international cricket. Some of the shots that he played during his incredible knock of 99 against RCB will make Dravid proud as well.
Devdutt Padikkal
The Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman made a stupendous debut in IPL 2020 scoring a fluent 56 off 42 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hailing from Karanataka, Dravid has a huge influence on the youngster. Devdutt too look up to the former India great as his role mode and inspiration. The conversations that he had with Dravid are reflecting on his batting in the ongoing IPL.