Tom Banton Excited to Play With Andre Russell and Pat Cummins
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England’s hard-hitting batsman Tom Banton, said that he is looking forward to playing along with the all-rounders like Andre Russell and Pat Cummins in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League which is starting from September 19 in the UAE. Banton was bought by two-time IPL champions Kolkata knight Riders (KKR).
"I am particularly excited to play alongside Andre Russell and Pat Cummins. I watched Andre last year, and he played really well. Learning from someone like him will be really cool," Banton said in an interview on kkr.in. "There are a few guys of my age - (Shivam) Mavi, (Kamlesh) Nagarkoti and Shubman (Gill) - whom I have played against when I was younger. It would be great to see them again."
However, not only this, but he also shared his experience with head coach Brendon McCullum. He said that they went for dinner during the BBL and he always looked up to McCullum while growing up.
The youngster was earlier a hockey player and later picked up cricket. And, he revealed that he always dreamt of playing in IPL. He also said that he has followed the IPL from the very first games in the years when it first took place.
Apart from him, KKR will get the service of England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan who is one of the best players in world cricket as well.
"He is an extremely positive person, no matter what. It's nice to have him in the team, as he bats for his team. He has been playing for a long time and has a lot of experience. I remember my first match for England, I got out playing a shot. He came up to me and said ‘you don't need to change what you are currently doing.' It was really nice to hear that."
