KOCHI: Hitting six sixes in an over is not a uncommon phenomenon in modern-day cricket. Per week after Andhra opener Vamshhi Krrishna hit six maximums in an over within the CK Nayudu Trophy, it was the flip of Kerala teenager Abijith Praveen to do an encore.
Enjoying for Masters CC, Thiruvananthapuram within the semifinal of Navio Youth Trophy U-22 Cricket Event at Athreya Cricket Academy floor in Thrissur on Saturday, Abijith clobbered leg-spinner Joe Francis from Trident Cricket Academy, Thrissur, for six sixes within the twenty first over of the match.
Abijith was already previous his fifty and was batting on 69 when Joe got here on to bowl his second over within the 30 overs-per-side recreation. Abijith smashed the primary two balls from Joe over the long-off fence whereas the third one cleared deep mid-wicket. The fourth ball was deposited over the cow nook whereas the final two deliveries had been hit over long-on as he galloped to 105 by the tip of the over.
Nevertheless, Abijith may solely add another run to his whole as his try to hit one other six of Akshay TK noticed him being caught at long-on by Abhiram. His 106 got here from simply 52 balls and was studded with 10 sixes and two fours as Masters went on to win the match by 106 runs.
A local of Pachalloor in Thiruvananthapuram, Abijit mentioned he loved reaching his hundred along with his ultimate six. “I’ve hit 5 sixes in an over earlier than however to hit six maximums is a dream come true. After I related the primary two, I felt I ought to go for it. Fortunately, I timed every shot completely. I nonetheless get goosebumps after I consider the second,” mentioned Abijith, who has Ab de Villiers and Hardik Pandya amongst his position fashions within the recreation.
An allrounder who bowls medium tempo, Abijith has constructed a popularity as a clear striker of the ball which noticed him making his Checklist A debut for Kerala final December in opposition to Sikkim within the Vijay Hazare one-day match in Bengaluru. He claimed three wickets in that recreation however did not get a chance to bat.
Biju George, fielding coach of Delhi Capitals, below whom Abijith trains on the SAI Medical Faculty floor in Thiruvananthapuram is not shocked at his ward’s astonishing feat. “He has robust palms, and his pictures go an extended distance. His six-hitting approach is easy however mighty efficient. I knew Abi may pull off one thing like this and I’m completely happy for him. I hope somebody acknowledges his energy hitting and offers him a a lot larger platform to showcase his expertise within the coming days,” Biju instructed TOI from Bengaluru.
Enjoying for Masters CC, Thiruvananthapuram within the semifinal of Navio Youth Trophy U-22 Cricket Event at Athreya Cricket Academy floor in Thrissur on Saturday, Abijith clobbered leg-spinner Joe Francis from Trident Cricket Academy, Thrissur, for six sixes within the twenty first over of the match.
Abijith was already previous his fifty and was batting on 69 when Joe got here on to bowl his second over within the 30 overs-per-side recreation. Abijith smashed the primary two balls from Joe over the long-off fence whereas the third one cleared deep mid-wicket. The fourth ball was deposited over the cow nook whereas the final two deliveries had been hit over long-on as he galloped to 105 by the tip of the over.
Nevertheless, Abijith may solely add another run to his whole as his try to hit one other six of Akshay TK noticed him being caught at long-on by Abhiram. His 106 got here from simply 52 balls and was studded with 10 sixes and two fours as Masters went on to win the match by 106 runs.
A local of Pachalloor in Thiruvananthapuram, Abijit mentioned he loved reaching his hundred along with his ultimate six. “I’ve hit 5 sixes in an over earlier than however to hit six maximums is a dream come true. After I related the primary two, I felt I ought to go for it. Fortunately, I timed every shot completely. I nonetheless get goosebumps after I consider the second,” mentioned Abijith, who has Ab de Villiers and Hardik Pandya amongst his position fashions within the recreation.
An allrounder who bowls medium tempo, Abijith has constructed a popularity as a clear striker of the ball which noticed him making his Checklist A debut for Kerala final December in opposition to Sikkim within the Vijay Hazare one-day match in Bengaluru. He claimed three wickets in that recreation however did not get a chance to bat.
Biju George, fielding coach of Delhi Capitals, below whom Abijith trains on the SAI Medical Faculty floor in Thiruvananthapuram is not shocked at his ward’s astonishing feat. “He has robust palms, and his pictures go an extended distance. His six-hitting approach is easy however mighty efficient. I knew Abi may pull off one thing like this and I’m completely happy for him. I hope somebody acknowledges his energy hitting and offers him a a lot larger platform to showcase his expertise within the coming days,” Biju instructed TOI from Bengaluru.
