India U19 World Cup winner Vicky Ostwal also hit a jackpot in the recent IPL 2022 mega auction, after he was bought by Delhi Capitals (DC) for his base price of INR 20 lakhs. The left-arm spinner was the highest wicket-taker for the champions’ Indian side, with 12 scalps in 6 matches including the best of 5/28.
In a video shared by the IPL official Twitter account, Vicky Ostwal talked about his role model in cricket and shared his reaction to finding Delhi Capitals as his home in IPL 2022.
"I have been watching the IPL ever since I was a kid. There was always a dream of playing in the IPL, as it is the biggest platform you can get. I am really that I got picked by Delhi Capitals for this year's IPL. I was in my room, watching the auction and my name came very late. I knew that I did well in the T20 U-19 World Cup but at the same time it was a mega auction, so I thought they will go with their same side and there might be some chances that I may not get picked. For two days, I had anxiety and it was really soothing when I got picked by DC," said Ostwal in a video posted on the IPL website.
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Delhi Capitals also bought the U19 World Cup-winning India captain Yash Dhull for Rs 50 lakh on day 2 of the mega auction, after a brief bidding war with Punjab Kings.
"Not sure that I might get a chance or not get a chance to play, but learning will always be there. Sharing the stage with some of the great players will be huge learning for me. The moment I got picked at the auction, I got a video call from him (Yash Dhull) and he showed how happy he is about me being picked by DC," he added.
The spinner further said that he always idolized India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, as he contributes in all the facets of the game.
"I have always idolized Ravindra Jadeja, he is my role model. The kind of player he is, he contributes in bowling, in batting, and the most important department is fielding. He is the guy that every team wants him in," said the spinner.
(ANI inputs)
