IPL 2021 | Didn’t know the way a lot is INR 15 crore in New Zealand {dollars}: RCB’s Jamieson on million-dollar tag

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Kyle Jamieson 
Waking up at round midnight in New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson questioned how a lot Rs 15 crore could be in his nation’s foreign money, after having watched an intense three-way bid for him within the IPL public sale.

The 6’8″ pacer finally ended up with Royal Challengers Bangalore for USD 2 million roughly, making him the highest-paid New Zealander and fourth highest within the IPL’s 14-year historical past.

“I woke up around midnight and decided to check the phone. Rather than trying to avoid the situation, (I thought) I’ll sit back and enjoy it. It was certainly a weird hour and a half waiting for my name to be called up,” Jamieson was quoted as saying by stuff.co.nz.

“I had a message from Shane Bond (former New Zealand pacer and Mumbai Indians bowling coach) because it was going and he mentioned, ‘How good is that this’.

“I didn’t actually know what the amount of money, how that translated to New Zealand dollars. It was quite cool to share that moment with him and ride that two or three minutes with him.”

Also exhibiting curiosity in him have been Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings within the public sale on Thursday. He is with the New Zealand staff right here forward of the T20 International collection towards Australia.

Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson, RCB’s director of cricket operations, led the cost to win the three-way bidding for Jamieson, who made his Test debut towards India at house final 12 months.

His retainer payment for the Black Caps, based on the report, is between USD 100,000 to USD 150,000, which makes RCB’s profitable bid quantity 20 occasions extra.

It accomplished a fast rise for Jamieson, who is thought for extracting awkward bounce. The right-arm fast, taking part in within the 2019 Super Smash, picked up 6 for 7 in 4 overs, a New Zealand T20 file, which have been bettered by solely three males on the planet.

He has to this point performed in six Tests, two ODIs and 4 T20Is. He took two five-wicket hauls in his first 4 Tests and has additionally proven a whole lot of competence with the bat as nicely.

Asked what would he purchase if his New Zealand teammates requested for a deal with, Jamieson mentioned, “Probably a number of coffees I might have thought.

“I don’t know. It’s only been a few hours. My bank account hasn’t changed overnight, but there’ll be a bit of stick given and a few coffees and a few beers I’m sure.”

Jamieson will be a part of a star-studded RCB staff, headlined by Indian captain Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who scooped Rs 14.5 crore within the public sale.

“I believe it is such a particular match, clearly the most important franchise match round. There’s so many cool experiences available over there and studying alternatives.

“That’s the thing that excites me the most… being able to rub shoulders with these guys. It’s such a unique situation for us as cricketers and to be able to do that is something pretty special.”