Rinku Singh, Kolkata Knight Riders’ finisher of the season, says his concentrate on being a death-over specialist throughout his time on the KKR Academy has helped him within the ongoing Indian Premier League.
Rinku mentioned the work he put in on the academy paid dividends. “I just practised harder for death overs as per my batting position at the KKR Academy. It is helping me here.
“I worked hard at the KKR Academy during the off-season. I have improved a lot,” mentioned Rinku forward of KKR’s match in opposition to Rajasthan Royals on the Eden Gardens right here.
Rinku mentioned he all the time caught to his energy and didn’t attempt fancy photographs. “I keep it simple, play normal shots. If I try something extra, it will affect my batting. It’s about playing according to the merit of the ball. I back my shots.”
Looking as much as his Uttar Pradesh team-mate and former India finisher Suresh Raina, Rinku mentioned retaining calm was important for his position.
“For the spot I’m batting at, you have to be calm-headed. It’s about going in with a clear mind and backing yourself… People were screaming Rinku, Rinku (towards the end in the last match against Punjab Kings), but my focus was only on the last ball.”
About his interplay with MS Dhoni, Rinku mentioned, “He’s world’s best finisher. I asked him, ‘What else I could do while I’m going in to bat?’ He said, ‘Don’t think too much, just wait for the ball.’”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com