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    'A strong mind and big heart': Jayawardene lauds Raghu's journey from net bowler to maiden IPL wicke
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    'A Strong Mind And Big Heart': Jayawardene Lauds Raghu's Journey From Net Bowler To Maiden IPL Wicket

    By IANS News May 05, 2026 • 12:48 PM View: 113
    Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene lavished praise on 33-year-old spinner Raghu Sharma after he picked up his maiden wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting the bowler’s journey from being a net bowler last season to making a mark on the big stage.

    Raghu’s breakthrough came during the Mumbai Indians’ six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium, where the hosts chased down a daunting 229-run target in 18.4 overs. The victory was powered by a 143-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma (84) and Ryan Rickelton (83), helping MI register their highest-ever successful chase at the venue.

    Jayawardene revealed that Raghu’s rise has been built on relentless hard work and determination, recalling how the youngster pushed himself even during a training stint in Sri Lanka.

    TAGS Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene Raghu Sharma Indian Premier League Lucknow Super Giants Wankhede Stadium Rohit Sharma Ryan Rickelton Sri Lanka Nicholas Pooran Akshat Raghuvanshi Super Giants Vignesh Puthur Chennai Super Kings
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