Basil Thampi recently earned the Emerging Player award in recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017.
People do not prefer to take the path less-trodden the way once adopted by Eklavya, but there are still some as passionate and zealous as him. Consider, for example, Ankit Bawne, who plays for Maharashtra and will be playing for Delhi Daredevils in IPL season 10.
Skipper Gugale, who was unaware of the record that they were on the verge of breaking
Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawne's partnership was the second highest for any wicket in First-Class cricket, only Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene’s 624 run-stands is the highest.
Maharashtra skipper Swapnil Gugale and their star batsman Ankit Bawne registered a record unbeaten 594-run stand against Delhi in the Round 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2016-17 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Swapnil Gugale, Ankit Bawne registered a partnership of 594 for the 3rd wicket
Ankit Bawne hit an unbeaten century for Maharashtra.
Resuming at overnight 320 for 6, Bawane made 124.
Ankit Bawne was forced to retire hurt after being struck by a bouncer.
The 2014-15 season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy saw some brilliant performances.