Mumbai Indians' 23-year-old debutant Ashwani Kumar had a stellar start to his IPL career, taking four wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite pre-match nerves, he delivered an impressive performance, helping bundle out KKR for 116. Kumar credited captain Hardik Pandya for strategic advice and expressed pride in his achievement. This was his first four-wicket haul in any format.
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