Marco Jansen's Rise: From Rugby to IPL Star Inspired by Josh Hazlewood
Marco Jansen, the 25-year-old South African pacer, has emerged as a key player for Punjab Kings in IPL after giving up rugby at 17 to pursue cricket. Inspired by Australia's Josh Hazlewood, Jansen has developed a 'Test-match' length bowling approach that has proven effective across formats. At Punjab Kings, he has adapted to bowling with the older ball after not getting the new ball, which paid off during the Test series in India last winter.