The Rajasthan Royals have been the team to beat in IPL 2024, and their recent seven-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants further cemented their position at the top of the points table. In a post-match press conference, pacer Avesh Khan shed light on the team’s winning mantra.
Balanced Bowling Attack & Collective Effort
Avesh Khan highlighted the team’s well-rounded bowling attack, praising the contributions of Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma in the Powerplay overs. He acknowledged the need for improvement in the middle overs (between overs 6-16) but emphasized the importance of a collective bowling effort.
Batting Depth the key: Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan commended the team’s strong batting performance, lauding the knock played by youngster Dhruv Jurel. He reiterated that success in the IPL hinges on team performance, not individual brilliance.
“As a team we are doing really good as in starting Trent Boult is taking wickets, Sandeep Sharma is also among wickets. In overs between 6-16 we need to improve our performance. As a bowling unit, we need to sort this out and our batting performance has also been good. Dhruv Jurel batted well today, even. IPL is a tournament where team performance matters, you cannot depend on the individuals to win this tournament.”
Adaptability & Facing High Scores in IPL 2024
Speaking on the high-scoring trend in the IPL, Avesh Khan emphasized the importance of a bowler’s mental fortitude and adaptability. He acknowledged the possibility of conceding big runs in some matches but stressed the need for bowlers to accept these challenges.
“When you back yourself, you see things differently. I agree that runs being scored but as a bowler you have to accept all the factors here – like you will get thrash in some matches – no matter what.”
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Variations & Backing One’s Skills: Avesh Khan
When questioned about the use of variations in bowling, Avesh Khan pointed out that a single well-executed variation can be enough for success. He cited his dismissal of KL Rahul using a leg-cutter as an example, emphasizing that bowlers need to back their abilities and believe in their skills.
“If you have only one variations – and you are executing it well, then it’s enough. Today I got the wicket of KL Rahul on leg cutter too. As a bowler you have to back your ability.”
Avesh Khan’s insights offer a glimpse into the Rajasthan Royals’ winning approach in IPL 2024. Their balanced bowling attack, collective effort, strong batting performances, and mental resilience have propelled them to the top of the table. Whether they can maintain this momentum and secure the coveted IPL trophy remains to be seen, but their current form suggests they are a force to be reckoned with.
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