Looking Forward to Playing With Gambhir: U-19 WC Star Manjot Kalra

Watch India’s U-19 World Cup star Manjot Kalra speak about his century in the final and the upcoming IPL season.

Manjot Kalra speaks to The Quint.

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India’s U-19 World Cup star Manjot Kalra, who scored 101* against Australia in the final last month, said that he is only looking forward to play with Gautam Gambhir in the upcoming season of the IPL. Kalra will be playing in the Delhi Daredevils set-up alongside the veteran opener.

The Quint caught up with Kalra at an event hosted by GNC India at New Delhi on 28 February.

However, the 19-year-old is excited to face Delhi’s premier bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Chris Morris and Mohammad Shami in the nets.

I am excited to face bowlers in the nets. I want to face Kagiso Rabada, Chris Morris and Mohammad Shami.

Manjot Kalra

When asked about the chances of the team in this IPL, Kalra said that Delhi will win the competition if the team plays well.

If we play well, we will definitely win the IPL. We have got a good team for this season. There are experienced players and youngsters in our side.

Manjot Kalra

While speaking about his innings in the U-19 World Cup final, Kalra revealed the greatest advice given by Rahul Dravid to him.

When I had reached 50 in the final. I received a message saying that I should use the opportunity to score a hundred.

Manjot Kalra

If given a chance to play in the 2008 IPL, Kalra said that he would liked to play for MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings side.

MS Dhoni was the captain at that time. I could have learnt a lot from him. Anyone would want to play for such a big player.

Manjot Kalra

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