'Normal won't work': How Hardik Pandya inspired Shivang Kumar to reinvent himself

Shivang Kumar defied convention by transforming from a top-order batter into a chinaman bowler, a move initially met with skepticism. This unique skill set, coupled with his explosive batting, earned him blockbuster contracts in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPLT20) and then with the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.

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'Normal won't work': How Hardik Pandya inspired Shivang Kumar to reinvent himself
Shivang Kumar defied convention by transforming from a top-order batter into a chinaman bowler, a move initially met with skepticism. This unique skill set, coupled with his explosive batting, earned him blockbuster contracts in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPLT20) and then with the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
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