The other player from Kashmir, fast bowler Umar Nazir, was also not picked by any team. State sports Minister Imran Ansari while congratulating the batsman hinted that IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla had helped in getting Pandav picked up by the franchise owned by Bollywood star Priety Zinta. “I am personally thankful to Mr Rajiv Shukla Chairman #IPL who has been support for Kashmiri’s today once again showed his commitment to what he says he does. I am personally thankful to Mr Rajiv Shukla Chairman #IPL who has been support for Kashmiri’s today once again showed his commitment to what he says he does. A Big thanks Sir .God Bless you — Imran Reza Ansari (@imranrezaansari) January 28, 2018“Congratulations Manzoor Dar (Pandav).

Source: Hindustan Times January 29, 2018 08:48 UTC