Ashwani Kumar’s IPL debut: 23-year-old Mumbai Indian, who made dream debut against Kolkata Knight Riders
Mumbai Indians Ashwani Kumar in action during the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on March 31, 20925.
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“We train at the same academy. Very happy for him.”Despite being annihilated by Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders allrounder Ramandeep Singh had a twinkle in his eye when he was asked about his Punjab teammate Ashwani Kumar’s exploits on Indian Premier League debut.The academy Ramandeep was referring to is aptly named Launching Pad Cricket Academy in Mohali, founded by Varinder Singh. And on Monday night, Ashwani’s first flight in the world of IPL — that too donning the jersey of a franchise that’s served as a launchpad to multiple top cricketers of t...