Punjab did a big trick before the match against KKR, Mumbai all -rounder was made by making net bowler
In the 44th match of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders are going to clash with Punjab Kings and before this big match, the Punjab team has made a big bet. Punjab’s management has included Mumbai all -rounder Tanush Kotian as a net bowler in Punjab Kings before the match against KKR.
Kotian was not bought by any team in the mega auction 2025, but he has got a chance to join as a net bowler this season. Kotian was seen bowling his batsmen during the Punjab Kings training session on Friday, where he also had a long conversation with Punjab spin-heading coach Sunil Joshi. The inclusion of the Kotian in the team is being seen as a strategic decision, especially in view of the challenges that Punjab Kings will have to face against a strong KKR team.
KKR’s bowling attack includes mystery spinners Sunil Narayan and Varun Chakraborty. In such a situation, the purpose of including the Kotian as a net bowler may be ready for opposition bowlers. The 26 -year -old Kotian is an experienced player in the domestic circuit who played a key role in the Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory at the beginning of this season. His experience and diversity as a traditional off -spinner offers Punjab a separate spin option, which will aid in KKR’s mysterious spin threat to preparation.
However, Punjab already has some good spinners including Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar and Praveen Dubey. An interesting aspect is the relationship between Kotian and Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer, both from Mumbai. It is said that Iyer, who won the IPL title to KKR in 2024, played a role in the inclusion of Kotian in the Punjab Kings setup.
Talking about this match, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings are ready to face face to face once again. Exactly ten days ago, Punjab dusted KKR, defending just 111 runs. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see if KKR’s team can avenge the previous defeat or not.
