Delhi Capitals’ assistant coach Pravin Amre mentioned on Monday that the crew is usually compelled to “hold back” vice-captain Axar Patel within the batting order in order that he can play the finisher’s position within the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League).
The Capitals assume tank was criticised for sending Axar at quantity seven of their nine-run defeat towards Sunrisers Hyderabad at New Delhi of their final match.
Set a goal of 198, Mitchell Marsh and Phil Salt set the platform for DC with their 112-run partnership for the second wicket in simply 11.2 overs. However, DC then misplaced three wickets earlier than the arrival of Axar, with the crew needing 58 off 26 balls.
“Axar has the ability to finish the game. We need someone to play the finisher’s role. He has struck the highest number of sixes for us this season. Therefore, we have to hold him back sometimes, so that he can play the finisher’s role in the batting order,” Amre mentioned on the eve of the crew’s subsequent match towards Gujarat Titans.
Capitals shall be seeking to bounce again after they tackle Gujarat Titans on the Narendra Modi Stadium right here on Tuesday.
Speaking forward of the match, Amre mentioned, “Many teams have made comebacks after a poor start in the IPL. That’s the beauty of this tournament. Any team can beat any side. That’s why we have to give our best. It’s going to be challenging for us to play against Gujarat. But you never know, what can happen in the IPL.”
The assistant coach additional mentioned, “We have to stay in the present and focus on taking the two points in our next game. Our middle-order has to bat better and we’ll look to improve our batting in the death-overs.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com