LUCKNOW, March 16 -- Left-arm pacer Naman Tiwari is just 20 and has a tough competition in a Lucknow Super Giants squad brimming with pace talent - Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mohsin Khan and Avesh Khan. However, the youngster is hopeful of getting a chance to show his abilities in this IPL season.

Before landing in Lucknow for the training session at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, India's best bowler at the 2024 U19 World Cup went through the paces in Chennai, bowling alongside the experienced pacers in the side.

"When I bowl, I remain focussed on line and length. I also keep watching what others are doing at the nets or in the practice matches," said Tiwari, who took his first hat-trick in the semi-fi...