Ashwin, Rahane's presence will lift ETPL profile: Glasgow Cosmic's Keshav Maharaj

 

New Delhi: The presence of former India stars Ravichandran Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will help raise the profile of the competition and attract fans, said South Africa left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, who will turn out for Glasgow Cosmic in the inaugural edition.

Ashwin will represent Dublin Guardians while Rahane will play for Amsterdam Flames in the league, which Maharaj believes has already created a strong product by bringing together prominent international names.

"Both their (Ashwin and Rahane) presence will be really felt within this league, not only from a cricketing perspective, but bringing in the fans to watch the games," Maharaj told PTI in an interview.

"We know Indian cricketers obviously have a large fan base and I think it's a wonderful drawcard to create awareness in this league," Maharaj said.

Maharaj also lauded the two Indian veterans, saying their influence would extend beyond their performances on the field.

India vs Sri Lanka highlights, 1st Test day 3: Ravindra Jadeja Achieves huge milestone, India take 178-run lead

 

Ravindra Jadeja added another feather to his cap in Test cricket as he became the fourth Indian to pick up 350 wickets in the format. The all-rounder reached this landmark during the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Day 3.

Jadeja took two wickets, and Sri Lanka were 250/7 in 70 overs in their first innings at the time of writing. He had figures of 2/56 from 18 overs. His bowling kept India in control after the visitors posted a big total of 462 in the first innings.

He also got himself solidified as one of the world's best all-rounders and thus joined the ranks of world-class left-arm spinners in Test history.

Jadeja Becomes Only Fifth Indian To 350 Test Wickets.