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IPL 2024: Sunil Narine sheds light on the secret behind his muted celebrations

May 10, 2024

The enigma surrounding Sunil Narine extends beyond his deceptive spin deliveries to encompass his enigmatic smile. Recently, Narine opted to unravel this mystery, shedding light on the rationale behind his understated jubilations.

The acclaimed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) luminary attributed his serene disposition during high-stakes encounters to the sage advice imparted by his father. Narine’s remarkable form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 for KKR, wielding both bat and ball with finesse, has been instrumental in propelling the team to the summit of the points table.

Sunil Narine reveals the reason

During a recent interview on the Knights Dug Out podcast hosted by KKR, Narine disclosed the driving force behind his decisions. At 35 years of age, he attributed his choices to the invaluable wisdom imparted by his father, which he seamlessly integrated into both his personal life and cricketing career.

“Growing up, a lesson from my dad was that ‘if you get someone out today, you still have to play them tomorrow and next time’. I think it’s enjoy the moment as much as you can, but don’t overdo it,” Narine said on the podcast.

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Narine’s all-round performance in IPL 2024

Narine excelled in both batting and bowling this season, showcasing his versatility. He has amassed 461 runs in 11 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 184, accompanied by an impressive average of 42, which featured one century and three half-centuries.

Furthermore, he has demonstrated his bowling prowess by clinching 14 wickets with an exceptionally low economy rate of 6.6. As a result of his outstanding performance, he finds himself in contention for both the Orange Cap and the Purple Cap.