New Delhi: West Indies batsmen Nicholas Pooran said that a bad IPL Season Not going to change the player inside him and he is now willing to give his 100 percent for his franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the upcoming 2022 season of the cash-rich league.
The 26-year-old had a disappointing IPL 2021, where he averaged 7.75 with the bat Punjab Kings, However, SRH still showed faith in the attacking batsman and bought him for Rs 10.75 crore in the mega auction.
“… Just because I had a bad season, it’s not going to change the player that I am. I’m doing great in international cricket and everyone sees it. For me it’s about giving back to my team.” It’s about – Sunrisers have invested a lot in me and so I just want to give my all for them – for me, it’s about being the best version of myself,” Pooran was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
Pooran also mentioned that he has learned a lot from the last IPL season and is a better player now.
“Such things happen; everyone goes through patches in their career. First game last year, I got a first ball duck, then in the next game, I got a second balled duck. Eventually, I got out to bat Gaya and ‘ I couldn’t even face the ball, and got run out (laughs). I’m not paying much attention to it, I believe I’m a much better player now, and I did that IPL season. Learned a lot from him.”
was the most expensive left-handed player West Indies players In this year’s IPL auction.
When asked about the huge price pressure, he admitted it, and said that it is his job as a professional cricketer to perform for the team under any circumstances.
“As a professional player, sometimes I think it happens, especially when you are not doing well, the media target you, a lot of fans criticize you, so it [the fee] Definitely plays a role. But as a professional it is your job to leave that noise behind and try to perform for the team.”
The wicket-keeper batsman believes that every player has technical flaws, but for him it is more about mental thinking and clarity in his game.
“Every player has technical flaws, but for me it’s more mental, there’s that clarity in my game. Once I get to that clear spot, I think I’ll be fine. As you are with me Can see in the last few T20 matches, in the last three international series, I have started getting into that mindset, knowing what I want to do. So hopefully this continues and people can stop saying that. That’s what I need to prove myself.”
Pooran is also looking forward to working with fellow Trinidadian Brian Lara, who is SRH’s batting coach.
“Yes, we have had some conversations in the recent past. He is fantastic when it comes to batting and how he looks at the game. So yes, looking forward to the opportunity to work with him,” he added.
Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2022 campaign against Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune on March 29.
The 26-year-old had a disappointing IPL 2021, where he averaged 7.75 with the bat Punjab Kings, However, SRH still showed faith in the attacking batsman and bought him for Rs 10.75 crore in the mega auction.
“… Just because I had a bad season, it’s not going to change the player that I am. I’m doing great in international cricket and everyone sees it. For me it’s about giving back to my team.” It’s about – Sunrisers have invested a lot in me and so I just want to give my all for them – for me, it’s about being the best version of myself,” Pooran was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
Pooran also mentioned that he has learned a lot from the last IPL season and is a better player now.
“Such things happen; everyone goes through patches in their career. First game last year, I got a first ball duck, then in the next game, I got a second balled duck. Eventually, I got out to bat Gaya and ‘ I couldn’t even face the ball, and got run out (laughs). I’m not paying much attention to it, I believe I’m a much better player now, and I did that IPL season. Learned a lot from him.”
was the most expensive left-handed player West Indies players In this year’s IPL auction.
When asked about the huge price pressure, he admitted it, and said that it is his job as a professional cricketer to perform for the team under any circumstances.
“As a professional player, sometimes I think it happens, especially when you are not doing well, the media target you, a lot of fans criticize you, so it [the fee] Definitely plays a role. But as a professional it is your job to leave that noise behind and try to perform for the team.”
The wicket-keeper batsman believes that every player has technical flaws, but for him it is more about mental thinking and clarity in his game.
“Every player has technical flaws, but for me it’s more mental, there’s that clarity in my game. Once I get to that clear spot, I think I’ll be fine. As you are with me Can see in the last few T20 matches, in the last three international series, I have started getting into that mindset, knowing what I want to do. So hopefully this continues and people can stop saying that. That’s what I need to prove myself.”
Pooran is also looking forward to working with fellow Trinidadian Brian Lara, who is SRH’s batting coach.
“Yes, we have had some conversations in the recent past. He is fantastic when it comes to batting and how he looks at the game. So yes, looking forward to the opportunity to work with him,” he added.
Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2022 campaign against Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune on March 29.