Published 13:38 IST, January 2nd 2020
Ish Sodhi returns to Rajasthan Royals as spin consultant
Rajasthan Royals on Thursday appointed New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi as their spin consultant for the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League
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Rajasthan Royals on Thursday appointed New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi as ir spin consultant for 2020 edition of Indian Premier League. 27-year-old was part of Royals squad in 2018 and 2019 before being released ahead of last month's IPL auction. As part of his new role with franchise, Sodhi will be working closely with bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule and Chief Operating Officer Jake Lush McCrum.
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Ish Sodhi returns to Royals
Sodhi has represented Royals in eight IPL matches, taking nine wickets at an ecomy rate of 6.69.
"Having played for two seasons for Royals, I have formed a great level of understanding with all people involved with franchise, and y have always been very supportive of me. refore, I did t have to think twice when this opportunity was offered to me by Royals' manment," said Sodhi in a statement.
"It is a fascinating opportunity for me, to be involved in coaching staff at such a young , while also supporting and learning about operations of business," said Sodhi, who has picked up 47 wickets in 40 T20 Internationals for New Zealand.
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He has also played 17 Tests and 31 ODIs.
13:38 IST, January 2nd 2020