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Here's why Zinta's Kings XI went for Zadran

January 28, 2018 19:08 IST

'There was mystery around Zadran'

Mujeeb Zadran

IMAGE: Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Zadran

Sixteen-year old Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Zadran has some ‘mystery element’ about him which prompted the King XI Punjab to bid a whopping Rs 4 crore for him, said co-owner Preity Zinta.

 

"It was a joint effort of the coaching and scouting staff. His (Mujeeb) name was always there and he has been an interesting talent and a bit of a mystery, so we went for him," Zinta said after the auction.

Asked the reason for giving hot chase for Jaydev Unadkat who was sold for Rs 11.5 crore, Rajasthan Royals CEO Ranjit Barthakur said just to fill the gap of a death bowler and also he was the second highest wicket taker last Indian Premier League season.

"If you look at his performance last year, he was the highest wicket-taker and in a very short career, he has hauled 100 wickets. We were lacking in death bowling and wanted to fill that gap. We did not go after him for any emotional reason, but to fill the gap," he said.

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