IPL 2020: KKR CEO confirms Pravin Tambe to be part of the team's support staff

Pravin Tambe will be a part of Kolkata Knight Riders set up for upcoming edition of Indian Premier League that gets underway on September 19. However, he won't be representing team as a player but will be a part of support staff. This was revealed by KKR CEO Venky Mysore. 

veteran spinner was all set to play for two-time winners in IPL 2020. However, as Tambe h participated in foreign T20 leagues, he was debarred by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from participating in marquee tournament.

'Pravin Tambe has been a revelation': Venky Mysore

”Pravin Tambe has been a revelation, again. For some like Tambe, at his and this st of his career, using word revelation is a bit strange. But every time he gets on field, even when he doesn’t, when he is t playing, he is first out, running with drinks, saying something, coming to boundary line, dropping off drinks, and having a word of encourment. KKR boys absolutely loved him because of his positivity, nature, and enthusiasm. As coaches were saying, he’s first one who will get on field, do his sprints run and put some of youngsters a little bit to shame. We saw what he did when he got some of his limited chances, some of catches and bowling that he did were outstanding. We were very happy", said Venky Mysore during an Instagram live interaction  for KKR.

"On popular demand, it was decided that he should come and join just here and be part of set-up and help team. Some of enthusiasm he brings is unbelievable,” KKR CEO ded.

“In se conditions, in practice, to be able to give some quality spin, a bowling option for batsmen to face again. Just his infectious enthusiasm. We are really excited he is going to be part of set-up. In fact, he is coming with coach McCullum. I am sure he will come and increase energy levels,” he furr ded.

KKR in IPL 2020

Knights will be hoping to win ir third IPL crown in 13th edition of cash-rich tournament that will be played in UAE from September 19 to vember 10. Dinesh Karthik-led side are staying at Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.

Karthik, on or hand, will be leing two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders in 13th edition of cash-rich tournament. He was last seen in action during heartbreaking World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand at Manchester and has t been in Indian team manment's scheme of things since n. He will be hoping to make his bat do talking as well as showcase some extraordinary performances behind stumps and eye a comeback in shortest format for Team India as countdown to ICC T20 World Cup 2021 begins.

KKR will kickstart ir campaign when y lock horns against title-holders Mumbai Indians at Sheikh Zayed Stium, Abu Dhabi on September 23.

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(Im Courtesy: IPL Twitter)