Ex-KXIP player Manzoor Dar unemployed sans IPL contract, lauds Yuvraj Singh's 'big heart'

Manzoor Dar was roped in by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) ahead of Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL 2018) season. popular franchise acquired cricketer for Rs.20 lakh ($31,000 approximately). In doing so, Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder became only second cricketer from his state after Parvez Rasool to cut it in IPL. However, he was let go by franchise ahead of following season and he w continues his domestic cricket commitments for Jammu & Kashmir in Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournaments.

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Manzoor Dar talks about Yuvraj Singh, experience with KXIP and life after his IPL stint

In an interview with India.com this week, Manzoor Dar talked about his time in KXIP camp and revealed how he is dealing with ongoing global pandemic. all-rounder stated that he shared KXIP dressing room with “some of greatest cricketers” ever. Manzoor Dar also said that while playing for KXIP, he learned a lot of bowling variations from Australian pacer Andrew Tye.

Furr recalling his stay at KXIP camp, he said that he developed a good friendship with former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh. Manzoor Dar mentioned that Yuvraj Singh supports him as he receives a kit from veteran all-rounder every season. He described two-time World Cup-winner as a “large-hearted” person and a “great human being”.

Manzoor Dar added that with thing happening during lockdown, he has put on some extra weight. He admitted that it is challenging to stay upbeat right w but he is trying to burn calories in order to get back into shape.

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While he shot to fame with his KXIP contract, he is currently struggling to make ends meet during ongoing pandemic. Before he landed contract in 2018, n 24-year-old used to juggle jobs eir as a carpenter or a security guard but pandemic has brought his life back to square one. Manzoor Dar said that he is currently left unemployed and he has to look after his seven siblings and an ailing mor. He admitted to trying to get into a state government job but according to him, “re is light at end of tunnel”.

BCCI’s stance on IPL 2020

In or news, IPL 2020 continues to remain postponed amid coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown. IPL 2020 was originally intended to launch on March 29 before Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to indefinitely delay tournament. Recent reports w indicate that BCCI is reportedly considering several measures to organise event sometime between October and vember later this year.

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Im credit: Manzoor Dar Facebook and Yuvraj Singh Instagram