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'My plan was to keep bowling...': Sandeep Sharma after his death bowling masterclass against Mumbai Indians
TOI Sports Desk
Apr 23, 2024, 12:11
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals' medium pacer Sandeep Sharma delivered a masterclass in death bowling, securing the best bowling performance of the ongoing IPL season against Mumbai Indians on Monday.
Sharma, who returned to the playing XI after a three-week injury layoff, dismantled the Mumbai Indians' batting lineup with a sensational spell of 5 for 18 in Jaipur.
Speaking after RR's emphatic nine-wicket win over MI, Sharma emphasized the importance of courage and execution in the face of high-scoring games and formidable opposition.
"In this year's IPL, batters are going big, and with the impact player rule, there is an extra batter, so the games are high-scoring. You have to have a big heart while bowling at the death and try to execute your plans and bowl good balls," he remarked.
Tasked with bowling at the death by the Royals management, Sharma showcased his versatility and adaptability as a bowler. Despite his preference for the new ball, Sharma rose to the occasion, showcasing his ability to evolve and thrive in different situations.
Reflecting on his return to the playing XI after injury, Sharma highlighted his focus on fitness and executing variations. His stellar performance against MI included crucial wickets of key batsmen like Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Ishan Kishan, and Gerald Coetzee.
Sharma's heroics in the final over, where he clinched three wickets and restricted MI to 179 despite a threatening partnership, underscored his value to the Royals' bowling attack.
"If you're bowling at the death, it can go both ways. Sometimes, you go for runs, and when you're lucky enough, you end up getting a wicket. When we started, the wicket was low and slow. My plan was to keep bowling those cutters, and it came off nicely tonight," he explained.
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While the Mumbai Indians suffered their fifth loss of the season, young batter Nehal Wadhera remained optimistic about their playoff prospects. Wadhera acknowledged the need for MI to raise their game and rectify mistakes but expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back.
"We have been in such a situation in earlier seasons as well, and we have upped our game from there and qualified. So, we are optimistic even right now. We will continue the process we are following and win the games for the team. We win as a team, and we lose as a team," he said.
(With inputs from PTI)
Sharma, who returned to the playing XI after a three-week injury layoff, dismantled the Mumbai Indians' batting lineup with a sensational spell of 5 for 18 in Jaipur.
Speaking after RR's emphatic nine-wicket win over MI, Sharma emphasized the importance of courage and execution in the face of high-scoring games and formidable opposition.
"In this year's IPL, batters are going big, and with the impact player rule, there is an extra batter, so the games are high-scoring. You have to have a big heart while bowling at the death and try to execute your plans and bowl good balls," he remarked.
Tasked with bowling at the death by the Royals management, Sharma showcased his versatility and adaptability as a bowler. Despite his preference for the new ball, Sharma rose to the occasion, showcasing his ability to evolve and thrive in different situations.
Reflecting on his return to the playing XI after injury, Sharma highlighted his focus on fitness and executing variations. His stellar performance against MI included crucial wickets of key batsmen like Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Ishan Kishan, and Gerald Coetzee.
Sharma's heroics in the final over, where he clinched three wickets and restricted MI to 179 despite a threatening partnership, underscored his value to the Royals' bowling attack.
"If you're bowling at the death, it can go both ways. Sometimes, you go for runs, and when you're lucky enough, you end up getting a wicket. When we started, the wicket was low and slow. My plan was to keep bowling those cutters, and it came off nicely tonight," he explained.
While the Mumbai Indians suffered their fifth loss of the season, young batter Nehal Wadhera remained optimistic about their playoff prospects. Wadhera acknowledged the need for MI to raise their game and rectify mistakes but expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back.
"We have been in such a situation in earlier seasons as well, and we have upped our game from there and qualified. So, we are optimistic even right now. We will continue the process we are following and win the games for the team. We win as a team, and we lose as a team," he said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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