Kyle Mayers IPL: Will the Windies all-rounder finally make his IPL debut in the 2023 edition?
Published on: Feb 28, 2023 10:28 am IST|Updated on: Feb 28, 2023 10:28 am IST
Kyle Mayers IPL: Cricket fans around the world were eagerly waiting for the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, as it marked the debut of many young and exciting players from various countries. One such player was Kyle Mayers, the West Indian all-rounder, who joined the Lucknow Super Giants for his first IPL season. In this article, we will take a closer look at Kyle Mayers’ IPL career, his performance in the 2022 season, and his prospects for the upcoming 2023 season.
Who is Kyle Mayers?
Kyle Mayers is a talented all-rounder from Barbados, West Indies, who made his international debut for the West Indies cricket team in January 2020. Mayers is primarily a middle-order batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He came into the limelight in 2021 when he scored a brilliant double century against Bangladesh in a Test match, becoming only the sixth batsman in Test history to score a double century on debut.
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Kyle Mayers IPL Career
Mayers was picked up by the Lucknow Super Giants in the 2022 IPL auction for INR 50 Lac. The franchise saw great potential in the West Indian all-rounder and was confident that he could contribute to their team’s success. Mayers never got a chance to make his IPL debut in the 2022 season.
Kyle Mayers never made his IPL debut in the 2022 season. He was overlooked for two other overseas left-hand openers Quinton de Kock and Evin Lewis. Mayers never got a chance to play for Lucknow Super Giants, but he has a great chance of representing LSG in the upcoming season.
Mayers is a really good all-rounder who can bowl seam and generate speed somewhere around 130 Kph and also is a swashbuckling opener, a typical Caribbean breed when it comes to hard hitting and taking the bowlers to the cleaners.
Kyle Mayers in the 2023 IPL season
Despite not making his debut in the 2022 IPL season, the Lucknow Super Giants decided to retain Kyle Mayers for the upcoming 2023 season. The franchise will be looking to make out the most of the all-rounders talent and help them win the IPL trophy.
Mayers will also have the added responsibility of being a senior player in the team, and his experience will be crucial in guiding the young players. The all-rounder will be eager to prove himself once again and cement his place in the IPL as a valuable asset.
Conclusion
Kyle Mayers IPL debut in the 2022 season was awaited as he didn’t play a single game. The all-rounder from Barbados has made valuable contributions with both bat and ball for Windies in the past. The Lucknow Super Giants saw great potential in Mayers and decided to retain him for the upcoming 2023 season.
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Mayers will be looking to continue his good form and help his team win the IPL trophy. With his all-round skills and experience, Mayers could prove to be a crucial player in the Lucknow Super Giants’ campaign for the 2023 season. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see Mayers’ performance in the upcoming season and witness his growth as an IPL player.