Skipper yogesh

Vishwanadh Sports Club: Bengaluru Bulls showcased a perfect blend of strategy and brilliance as they stormed past Haryana Steelers with a 40-33 win at the Vishwanadh Sports Club on Monday. Leading the charge was Iranian raider Alireza Mirzaian, who struck his second consecutive Super 10, backed by a solid defensive unit led by skipper Yogesh and Deepak Sankar.

Head coach BC Ramesh was quick to highlight how the planning and sharp execution played a pivotal role in the triumph. "We had the same plan as the last match, with two defenders and two raiders. Alireza was the supporting raider and Aashish Malik the main one. This time, Yogesh – our lucky captain – tackled at the right moments and motivated the team brilliantly," he said.

Ramesh singled out Alireza for special praise, calling him a rare talent with immense potential. "He is a great raider. We planned with three raiders but decided to give him the lead. His confidence level is exceptional – he kept telling me, ‘Sir, send me, I will do it and show.’ That belief and willpower is what makes him stand apart. Such a player is very important for the team, and he has a very big future ahead," the coach remarked.