Playing for Rajasthan Royals, he scored 311 runs at a strike rate of 133.47. He formed a strong opening partnership with
South African captain
Graeme Smith. By the end of the tournament they had scored 418 runs together at an average of 59.71 – the highest of the tournament. In the seven IPL matches he played, he scored 244 runs at 34.86 with a strike rate of 127.08. On his IPL debut against
Kolkata Knight Riders, he scored 60 runs from 34 balls. His innings included 10 fours and one six with a strike rate 176.47. He bowls right-arm offbreak. He was called up to an Indian emerging players' tour to Israel in July 2008. ==Coaching==