Shrikant Wagh aiming to surge ahead

The last three seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has given stardom status to many uncapped players based on just a couple of brilliant performances

Shrikant Wagh aiming to surge ahead

The last three seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has given stardom status to many uncapped players based on just a couple of brilliant performances. Some like Manpreet Gony have even made the cut into the Indian team on the basis of IPL.

However, they have fizzled out as quickly as they got the recognition.

Same sort of hype and buzz is surrounding the 22-year-old Pune Warriors India's Shrikant Wagh, who blasted his way taking three match-changing wickets of the Kings XI Punjab and giving away just 16 runs in three overs at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Nerul on Sunday.

The Public Relation officials of the team informed that many interview requests have come ever since first match.

A lot will be expected from him to deliver against the Kochi Tuskers Kerala today. Wagh is aware of the consequences if he fails. "That is why in cricket it is important to keep your feet grounded. Sometimes you do well and sometimes not. My job is to be consistent and deliver to my best everytime," Wagh told MiD DAY yesterday.u00a0

"I am aware of the expectations from me after the first game, but I am not thinking about it too much. It is history. I am eager to do well in all the games that I get to play," added the left-arm pacer, who represents Vidarbha in Ranji Trophy.

Wagh, who has earlier represented Rajasthan Royals but failed miserably, believes his modest background (his father Bhaskar is an employee of state transport) will help him stay grounded.

"Nothing has changed for my family since that (Sunday) game. They are living a routine life. Nothing has changed with more money coming in now (due to IPL). Life is still the same for everyone," said Wagh.

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