Indian Premier League 2020: Krunal Pandya happy to chip in with small, impactful performances
Mumbai Indians’ (MI) Krunal Pandya misplaced his place in Indian T20 workforce to Ravindra Jadeja late final yr, however the left-arm spinner who additionally supplies big-hitting choice feels his performances for MI can convey him again into India reckoning.
With Hardik Pandya not bowling in any respect and Kieron Pollard bowling restricted variety of overs this season, Krunal has been tasked with the job of taking part in the lead all-rounder’s function.
So far, Krunal has picked 5 wickets in eight matches and conceded 7.eight runs per over whereas with the bat, he hasn’t received too many balls to face because the MI batting line-up has clicked.
“I like challenges; I like facing new things. It helps you to know [your] strength and weaknesses. I love taking responsibility,” he instructed reporters in a digital interplay.
“I have been doing this role for MI — coming into bat with a few balls to face and picking wickets here and there — for the last four-five years. This year also, I am happy with the way I have gone about my bowling and batting. Our top order has batted well, so I have hardly got to bat, but whatever I have batted, I have made an impact with the bat and also with the ball. What you say is right that it is a thankless job, but that is what I love doing. I like those tough situations as a player,” he stated.
Krunal sees himself as a participant who could make an impression and is completely satisfied chipping in with match-winning performances even when they’re small.
“It is not about how many runs or wickets I have taken. It is about the impact. Sometimes, in a shorter format, if you bowl a six-run over especially when the opposition needs 15 an over, the over plays an important role, it is like a four-wicket or three-wicket haul. For example, against SRH, I made a four-ball 20 but that was an impactful performance which brought the momentum back to us. I never thought of scoring big runs but only about what is needed by the team. The good thing is I have always kept team first,” he stated.
Pandya says the job that he, his brother Hardik, or Kieron Pollard has is hard. They all come into bat when not many balls are left to face, however he says if it helps the workforce he’s okay with it.
“It is not an easy number to bat, you don’t get to face enough balls. But we’ve been doing it for the last few seasons. We [him, Hardik and Kieron] know each other and often discuss it. It has worked for us and we are flexible about it. The team’s success ratio with three of us batting that low down has been good,” he stated.
The left-handed Krunal admits he has limitations however he’s prepared to be taught new issues each season.
“Obviously, what I have understood is that at the highest level, every year you have to develop new skill. To survive here or for longevity, you have to improve as a player. During the lockdown I reflected on things I have done till now and what I need to do,” he knowledgeable.
“Hardik and I got time, discussed cricket, life, and how to improve — the adjustments I have to make as a bowler or batsman. Hardik has been big help during the lockdown. We practised and discussed cricket.”
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