“The gap between the top four five teams and other teams is INCREASING too much. It is eventually going to come to a point where the top teams will refuse to play the bottom teams,” says the former all-rounder from South Africa, Lance Klusener, in a chat with ARJIT DABAS.
Lance Klusener will always be remembered as one of the most destructive all-rounders to have played the game. The South African was a game changer with both bat and ball. He is currently in India, coaching the Tamil Nadu Premier League team, Lyca Kovai Kings.
“I was easily convinced as it was a great opportunity to work with youngsters. I really like the concept and it can be emulated by other states to find young talent,” said Klusener about his coaching assignment with Kovai Kings.
Speaking of his team’s star player, Murali Vijay, Klusener said, “He has got a lot of competition to nail down a spot in the national team. He has done well until now, but I would like to see him nail that spot and get a longer run in the Indian team. The TNPL can help Vijay enhance his reputation not only in the IPL but also in the national team. Even if he can get 5% better or just learn something from this tournament, then it will be very good.”
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