Srinagar, April 10: Kashmiri cricketer, Mujtaba Yousuf, was Friday spotted in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s stands during the first match of IPL 2021.
Mujtaba, who is a part of RCB camp as net-bowler, was seen cheering for the Virat Kohli-led side as they pipped Mumbai Indians by 2 wickets at Chennai.
A social media user posted a picture from the live coverage, where Mujtaba and others could be seen cheering.
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The left-arm pacer was a part of Kolkata Knight Riders net-bowlers contingent last IPL and made it to the auctions. He though wasn’t picked by any franchise.
However, soon after the auction, the youngster was called by Royal Challengers to join them as net-bowler. He later travelled to Chennai and underwent 7-day quarantine period before hitting the field.
Apart from him, J&K’s Umran Malik is bowling in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s nets while Auqib Nabi was a part of Kolkata Knight Riders.