IPL 2018: Here are 7 interesting facts about this year's IPL

Modified Apr 02, 2018 01:26 IST

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#1 The lone cricketer from Kashmir in IPL 2018

Enter capti — Manzoor Dar is the lone cricketer from Kashmir to play in IPL 2018

The Kings XI Punjab squad boasts of the lone cricketer from the valley of Kashmir- Manzoor Dar. Dar’s story is one of the most inspiring tales of IPL. From working as a daily wage laborer at 60 rupees per day to signing a deal of 60 lakhs with the Punjab franchise, Manzoor Dar has seen it all.

Primarily a middle-order batsman, Dar averages over 30 in the 9 T20s that he has played and would look to make a name for himself in the tournament.

This might be the beginning of a better life for Manzoor and his tale is one of the reasons why IPL is what it is.

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