Published 17:39 IST, September 13th 2020

IPL 2020: Varun Aaron sets an unrealistic goal for himself in the upcoming season

Rajasthan Royals pacer Varun Aaron has set an unrealistic goal for himself in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League that gets underway on Sep 19

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Varun Aaron has set an unrealistic goal for himself in upcoming edition of Indian Premier League that gets underway on September 19. pacer has been retained by former champions Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2020. 13th edition of cash-rich event will be played in UAE across three venues- Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi respectively. 

Varun Aaron sets an unrealistic goal for himself in IPL 2020

During a Q&A session with  ESPN Cricinfo, speedster was asked which record he would like to break to which he replied by saying that he would like to take more than 16 wickets in a season. For those unaware, Varun had bagged 16 scalps in 2014 edition of marquee tournament where he had represented three-time finalists Royal Challengers Bangalore. Varun Aaron did t get eugh chances in 2019 season as he finished with four wickets in five matches.

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Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020

Coming back to IPL 2020, Royals will kickstart ir campaign when y lock horns against three-time winners Chennai Super Kings at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on September 22. RR will be led by Steve Smith. However, it has been reported that ace all-rounder Ben Stokes might miss first part of tournament due to personal issues.

Meanwhile, Royals would be hoping for a revival in ir fortunes after having unveiled ir official jersey as y have t succeeded in replicating same performance post inaugural edition in 2008 where Australian spin legend Shane Warne had led m to ir first and only triumph in cash-rich event.

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READ: IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals Unveil ir Official Jersey For Tournament, See Pics

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17:39 IST, September 13th 2020