(Aditya Shaw, Intern Journalist): As a civilian police volunteer, Dayanand Garani, who controls traffic on a busy road in Kolkata, would have never thought he would stand in front of Virat Kohli and other Indian batsmen with the ball from 22 yards. When the 28-year-old son of a farmer father entered the bio-bubble in Dubai of the Indian team going on tour to Australia as a throw-down specialist, he also felt that dreams also come true. “I was shocked when I was told about it,” said a throw-down expert from Jamadia, a remote village in East Midnapore district. When I told my father about this, he was also shocked and he blessed me. ” The work of a throw-down specialist is to get the batsmen to practice against fast bowling.
Garani is a part of Kings XI Punjab in the current season of the Indian Premier League. He was preparing to come to India after the team’s campaign ended in the tournament when the BCCI contacted him and told that he would go on a tour of Australia. The team’s regular throw-down specialist Raghavendra (Raghu) is in the grip of covid-19. Garani said, “All my life I have dreamed of serving the country and this is an opportunity for me. I never thought it would come so soon. He must have seen something in me during the IPL. This is indeed the turning point of my life. “Although the challenge in international cricket will be huge compared to IPL tax, it will not be too annoying for Garani, who does the challenging job of civilian police. “I am ready to sacrifice everything for this new challenge,” said Garani, ready to practice Kohli and other batsmen of the Indian team. Bowling at a speed of over 140 for three consecutive hours (throw-down ) Is a difficult task to do but Garani is ready for this challenge. Garani, who spent his childhood in extreme poverty, said, “As a child, I was a gymnast and very strong physically. I am ready to bowl like a bouncer, yorker, or full length, batsman. “Garani has represented the Kolkata Police locally in cricket tournaments, working as a civilian. He joined the Andhra Ranji team in 2016 after coming in contact with Bengal trainer Sanjeev Haru Das, where he got Test specialist Hanuma Vihari and former India U-19 captain Ricky Bhui to practice on throw-downs. That’s why Munish Bali of Punjab suggested his name for Kings XI Punjab. Garani said that it was wonderful to share the dressing room with Lokesh Rahul, Chris Gayle, and Anil Kumble. He said, “I have a lot of pleasant memories from the IPL. It was a great experience and everyone liked my work and said keep working hard. “
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