Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu captain R. Sai Kishore needs his aspect to be aggressive and play fearless cricket because it gears up for the brand new home season that begins on Friday.
“Our preparation has been good, and we wish to play a optimistic model of cricket,” stated Sai Kishore on the eve of his aspect’s first match in opposition to Saurashtra.
TN reached the semifinals final season after a spot of six years, and the expectations are larger this yr. When requested about it, Sai Kishore defined, “There are all the time expectations not simply from exterior however even inside ourselves. We had six gamers within the Duleep Trophy, and now we have set excessive requirements. However we simply wish to give attention to our job.”
Whereas he led from the entrance, taking 53 scalps and topped the wicket-takers charts final yr, the 27-year-old additionally got here underneath criticism for his choice to bat first on a seamer-friendly pitch in opposition to Mumbai within the semis, which proved expensive.
“Captaincy, by way of participant administration and being sincere with them, got here naturally to me. On the tactical aspect, I had a couple of issues to be taught and have labored on it. I’ve spoken to some captains forward of the season,” he revealed.
In the meantime, Saurashtra skipper Jaydev Unadkat backed his skilled gamers to come back good in opposition to TN. “Virtually 80 or most likely 90% of our squad has been enjoying for the final seven or eight seasons and has 60-70 video games (expertise), which is our power. Once you begin in opposition to a staff nearly as good as them (TN), it units you up for the season.”
Printed – October 10, 2024 08:37 pm IST
