Published 09:42 IST, January 25th 2021
Alex Carey pleads IPL 2021 teams to pick him, Ricky Ponting responds on commentary
Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman urges teams to consider him during the IPL 2021 auction as he looks to participate in the 14th season of the cash-rich league.
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Alex Carey, who is Australia's first-choice wicketkeeper in limited-overs cricket, could be one of most lucrative picks in upcoming IPL 2021 auction. left-hander has been in scintillating form in ongoing Big Bash League (BBL 2021) and is also hailed highly by many for his superior glovework. 29-year-old, who was recently released by Delhi Capitals, has shown keen interest in playing upcoming season of Indian Premier League.
Australia's Alex Carey urges teams to bid for him at IPL 2021 auction
wicketkeeper-batsman plied his tre for Delhi Capitals side during previous edition of cash-rich league. team's he coach, Ricky Ponting, h major plans for player and h even expressed his desire of having talented batsman play as a finisher. However, with presence of Rishabh Pant, it became a task to accommodate Australian in playing eleven and southpaw could play only three matches during his stint with Delhi Capitals.
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player has garnered a lot of praise for his exploits in BBL 2021. He has excelled as an opening batsman for elaide Strikers. Alex Carey also smashed first-ever century in ongoing season of Australian League. During 46th match of tournament, star player scored a crucial 101 off just 62 balls and impressed with his swashbuckling striking abilities. left-hander's astonishing ton came just a day after being released by his IPL franchise.
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Speaking on his experience of being a part of Indian Premier League, Alex Carey, in a conversation with 7Cricket, mentioned that it was a significant opportunity for him to be a part of extravagant league. cricketer also seemed optimistic regarding auctions and also urged IPL teams to pick him for forthcoming season. He also subtly asked Ricky Ponting for an opportunity of representing Delhi Capitals once again. Ricky Ponting, who currently is serving as a commentator for 7Cricket, also revealed that re is a strong chance that he will buy Alex Carey back in auction, and he has also communicated same to player.
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Delhi Capitals list of released players 2021
team thrived under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy during previous season, and y also me it to finals of competition. y were eventually beaten by Mumbai Indians, but y received immense appreciation for ir spirited performance in tournament. think tank h to make certain tough calls ahe of IPL 2021 auction as y released a number of players from ir squ. Keemo Paul, Alex Carey, Tushar Deshpande, Mohit Sharma, Jason Roy, and Sandeep Lamichhane are six players who have been released by Delhi Capitals side.
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Im source: elaide Strikers Instagram
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09:41 IST, January 25th 2021