Brendon McCullum Applauds KKR Star’s Wicketkeeping Skills: “Got An MS Dhoni Sort Of A Feel”
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has brought Sheldon Jackson, 35, to the attention of the cricketing world, not only as a hitter but also as a wicketkeeper. Despite some lackluster batting efforts so far in the IPL 2022, Jackson has dazzled everyone with his lightning quick glovework behind the stumps.
Brendon McCullum, the former wicketkeeper-batsman and current head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), is one of his admirers. Jackson’s bat and glovework approach impressed the former New Zealand captain, who compared his abilities to those of MS Dhoni and Andre Russell.
Jackson is skilled, according to Brendon, and has “excellent ball-striking ability,” which reminds the former New Zealand captain of Andre Russell.
“Sheldon is getting better and better. He’s 35, but you’d never guess. His progress over the previous two years has been remarkable. He is a good striker of the ball. And few players can hit the ball as far as he can; he’s not far behind, if not the same as, Andre Russell when it comes to hitting the ball. I am confident that if Sheldon is given more opportunities, he will put on a show “According to ‘Sportstar,’ McCullum said.
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McCullum also spoke on Sheldon’s wicketkeeping abilities, saying that he has a “MS Dhoni sort of feel about keeping.”
“The wicketkeeping has been outstanding. He has an MS Dhoni-like feel for keeping, with lightning-quick hands and a grasp of spin. He is aware of the bowlers’ actions. He’s determined to succeed “Added he.
Sheldon stayed unbeaten on three off three deliveries in their first encounter against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before being dismissed for a golden duck against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
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He did not play in KKR’s most recent match against Punjab Kings (PBKS).