Colin Ingram was one of the early Kolpack movers, who moved their allegiance to Glamorgan from South Africa in 2014. After an eight-year interval, Ingram has returned in the IPL mix - his last appearance came back in 2011 with Delhi Daredevils.
Since its Kolpack step, Ingram has established itself as a T20 Gun-Four-Hire, which has lobbied for its business in the Big Bash League, Caribbean Premier League and PSL. An experienced 227 T20 sportsman, the average of Ingram is 31.10, with a strike rate of 59.5 and 140.5.
That Delhi's capitals spent Rs 6.4 crore for Ingram, which speaks in T20 format according to its capacity. Prior to the Rishab Pant massacre, Ingram was the one who pulled out the capitol from the block with the help of seven fours and one six in 32 balls.
He said, "I have been taking this step of the IPL for a few years now. I was added to SA for playing six months and six months in county cricket. I felt a year and a half ago that it was the right time to enter and exit the T20 cricket world, "Ingram, who became the first foreign player to make a century in this season in PSL, told the media after opening the IPL's Capital- In 12 matches against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
"IPL was always something I wanted to take back. I have made a lot of improvement as a player. Promotions and discussions around cricket in India are wonderful and it is wonderful to return it again, "said the 33-year-old.
Engram entered the country a few days ago and made an important partnership of 83 runs for the third wicket.
"It's not ideal to lose early wickets in T20 cricket," he said. At that time my partnership with Dhawan was important. I have been here for only a few days and it is very nice to make a connection quickly.
He said, "I enjoyed sharing with Shikhi (Shikhar Dhawan) and we got to know about each other. There was a little smile and we gave comfort to each other. We gave an opportunity to explode," Ingram said about partnership with Dhawan.
In the innings, Pant certainly played an unbeaten innings of 78 runs in 27 balls, which included Ingram.
Pant said, "It was a special knock. Last year I saw him from the couch and he was feeling the same way. It is a good sign for us that he is in such a good form, he is the match winner of his day. Today we saw him in full flow, "he said.
Regarding performance with his South African compatriot Kagiso Rabada's ball, Ingram said, "Rabada is a true professional. We see him doing this week and at the international level. They threw some balls in the nets yesterday and said they were ready to go. We are really excited that he is fit and bowling well, he is an X-Factor type bowler. He also lost badly on hard wickets like tonight and got some wickets. All good signs for us "
