UAE all-rounder Dhruv Parashar aims to excel in powerplay overs for the Desert Vipers in ILT20, leveraging his experience and success. Under bowling coach Carl Crowe's guidance, Parashar refined his skills, significantly contributing to UAE's victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier B. He sees ILT20 as transformative for UAE cricket.
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