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Dropped from Australia squad, KKR’s Lynn says he is not fully fit
Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) explosive opener Chris Lynn, who was on Tuesday ignored for Australia’s upcoming limited-overs tours of the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe due to a dodgy shoulder, admitted he is not fully fit and hence is restricted on the field while playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“On the field, I am not fielding at the positions that I want to field in. I’m a little bit restricted there. But at the end of the day, if I score more runs then I’m doing my job. Batting is priority. I think a big score is just round the corner,” Lynn told reporters on the eve of KKR’s crunch tie against nemesis Mumbai Indians.
“I am certainly not 100 per cent. But I’m comfortable playing and fielding. For me batting is not an issue at all, that’s first and foremost priority,” added the 28-year-old who is known for his six-hitting prowess.
According to reports in the Australian media, Lynn, who injured his right shoulder in Australia’s T20 trans-Tasman tri-series final against New Zealand in February, was deemed unfit for the rigours of both one-day and T20 international cricket.
Having turned out for KKR in all 10 games so far, Lynn has not looked his effervescent best amassing 277 runs at 30.77.
On the field, Lynn has been instructed not to dive given he has injured both shoulders doing so in recent years.
“I was probably a little bit nervous and apprehensive early on,” Lynn said when asked about the adjustments he had to make post the injury.
“Of late I can bat with freedom that I want to. I’ve showed that in the last couple of innings in small glimpses. But it would be nice to face 30-40 balls. I’m hoping that the luck of the bounce goes my way this game and I can build that momentum into the important part of the tournament,” he elaborated.
Coming to the Mumbai game on Wednesday, KKR, placed fourth in the points table with 10 points from 10 games, can ill afford to lose with four games remaining. Mumbai have won two back-to-back matches for the first time this season and in the head-to-head record, have won 17 of the 21 matches against the hosts across 11 seasons – the most wins for an IPL team against any opponent.
“(There is) a bit of jinx going on there. I don’t know,” Lynn said when asked about the Mumbai hoodoo.
Lynn said KKR-MI clashes are always a feisty affair as both teams “go up a gear”.
“We try and play every game as if it’s a final. But reality is it’s not. With Mumbai clash, both teams decide to go up a gear,” he said.
“There is tension out in the middle because of the rivalry which we have built over the years. They got the better of us in Mumbai and we would definitely be looking to get one back. We gotta get our momentum back which we had in our last couple of games.”
KKR, Lynn said, are peaking at the right time and cannot take the foot off the pedal at this juncture as their aim is to “win the Cup”.
“Hopefully we are just peaking at the right time of the tournament. You don’t win the tournament after 11 games. So we are hoping we get to the 16th game and it’s in our favour,” Lynn said.
“If we take our foot off the pedal, we can find ourselves very quickly out of the competition. We want to make sure we are out there in the finals, making a run for the Cup,” he signed off.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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