Mumbai, May 24 -- Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara reaffirmed the franchise's "ability over age" philosophy while hailing young spinner Yash Raj Punja's impact in the ongoing IPL season.
"We pick ability, not age," Sangakkara said, stressing that RR's selection policy is driven purely by skill, temperament and match-readiness rather than experience or reputation.
The endorsement comes amid an impressive run from the young spinner, who has quickly become a reliable option in RR bowling attack with consistent breakthroughs across key matches.
Punja has taken 8 wickets in 5 matches for Rajasthan Royals this season, underlining his growing value in the side's bowling unit. His notable performances include 2/35 against Lucknow Sup...