Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop stated that Delhi Capitals star Rovman Powell promised his mom he would take them out of poverty when he was in secondary college.
Ian Bishop lauds Rovman Powell for ‘residing the dream’ of giving his mom higher life (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSRovman Powell is ‘residing the dream’ of giving his mom higher life: BishopPowell earned an IPL contract with Delhi Capitals after impressing everybodyRovman Powell starred in DC’s four-wicket win over KKR
Former West Indies bowler Ian Bishop shared a heartwarming story about how Delhi Capitals star Rovman Powell fulfilled a promise he made to his mom in his early days. Bishop stated Powell, who comes from a humble background, had promised his mom when he was in class that he’d take them out of poverty, and the WI power-hitter resides that dream.
Powell earned an IPL contract with Delhi Capitals after impressing everybody together with his efficiency in opposition to India. He was roped in by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.8 crore. Powell had a horror begin to the match, however within the final couple of video games, he has proven the world what he’s able to. After lacking out on serving to Delhi seal an exhilarating chase in opposition to Rajasthan Royals, Powell made positive that DC secured two factors in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders.
“If anyone has the opportunity of 10 minutes to spare, go and look at Rovman Powell’s life story – a video on YouTube. You will see why so many people, including me, are happy that this guy has gotten a taste of the IPL. He has come from humble beginnings. He promised his mom that he would take them out of poverty when he was still in secondary school. He is living that dream of doing that. Great story,” Bishop stated whereas talking to ESPNCricinfo.
“I was trying to think back about his hundred against Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali in the Caribbean. He averaged 43 against India with these same spinners in India last February. He has improved a lot, is very good against seam and shows a great temperament.”
“I believe Powell may sneak up that order. There is not any cause why he can not get in forward of somebody like a Lalit Yadav.”
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