NAGPUR: Apoorv Wankhade's liking for a difficult role of stabilizer-cum-finisher needs no introduction. Owing to his six-hitting prowess, he was given the Vidarbha T20 cap way back in 2011 when he was just 18. Apoorv was among the runs, but he found the breakthrough only during the 2016 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He had showcased huge sixes, impressed IPL talent scouts, and won matches for Vidarbha including a famous win over Hyderabad at VCA Jamtha.
Apoorv, now 30, is showing similar form in this edition of the T20 tournament. On Saturday, when Vidarbha were in a must-win situation, the right-hander played his role perfectly, scored second T20 fifty (71 n.o off 42b) including five huge sixes and as many fours to take Vidarbha to a 6-wicket win over Railways with 10 balls to spare in Rajkot.
