Prabhsimran Singh performed a key position in Punjab Kings’ run to the ultimate in the IPL this 12 months, main the run charts for his facet. The 25-year-old opener had his finest season and set a brand new document for the most runs by an uncapped participant in the competitors with 549 runs.
The opener credited head coach Ricky Ponting for his unimaginable run in the IPL.
“I feel most of the credit goes to Ricky Ponting. He gave me clarity.
“Ahead of the season, when a youngster has that clarity, he can focus completely on enhancing his game,” mentioned Prabhsimran, who’s in Chennai with the Punjab group to participate in the Buchi Babu match that begins on Monday.
“This year, I felt my consistency was better. In the previous years, I would play well, but would get out for 30 or 35. I worked a lot on that this year. This time, I tried to take up more responsibility, and I got the results.”
The wicketkeeper-batter additionally fashioned an efficient partnership alongside Priyansh Arya and mentioned the duo labored collectively forward of the match to grasp one another.
“Before the season, we heard everyone saying that both are young uncapped openers and questioned it. The captain and coach gave us clarity at the start of the tournament itself that we would be opening. We would train in nets and in practice games, and from there we just matched,” mentioned Prabhsimran.
Looking forward to the subsequent version, the Punjab opener is hoping to construct on his IPL exploits. “Every player, when he starts playing cricket, it’s his dream to play for India.
“For now, let’s see, I’m just waiting. I don’t think a lot about all that, I’m just focusing on my game, and if I continue to do well, then hopefully god will give me an opportunity soon.”
