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Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) left-handed batsman Nitish Rana is eager to learn leadership skill from England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan – who will join his teammates soon as he was earlier featured in the T20 and ODI series against Australia.

Notably, Eoin Morgan led England to their maiden World Cup title in 2019. His brilliance earned him a place in KKR squad - who was bought by Rs 5.25 crore at the IPL auction last year. It is noteworthy that he was a part of the franchise from 2011 to 2013.

"I hope I also have that sort of leadership quality so that it helps in my domestic team and I grow as a player," Rana said in a media interaction on Thursday. "He is one such rare left-handed batsman who dominates white-ball cricket. He's a World Cup-winning captain of a successful country. I'm looking forward to learning from him."

Rana further added that he is looking forward to playing more on the spin-friendly tracks in the UAE. However, he said that he is ready to bat in any place as well.

"Bowling is not a new thing to me. I've been bowling in domestic cricket. It's good that spinners will get an advantage here so that I also will get some grip. I've improved as a player and a bowler. Hope I get more overs and help the team," he told.