Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma lauded Arjun Tendulkar’s performance in his team’s win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying the medium pacer has clarity of thought when it comes to bowling. Tendulkar, playing his second IPL, buckled under pressure and defended 20 runs in the final over to secure 14 runs for Mumbai against Sunrisers. The medium pacer bowled a tight final over, opting to go full and wide. He also took his first wicket in the process.
“Playing alongside Arjun is quite exciting. Life has come a full circle,” Rohit, who shared the Indian and MI dressing rooms with his father the great Sachin Tendulkar, said at the presentation ceremony.
“Arjun has been a part of this team for three years. He understands what he wants to do. He is also very confident. He is clear in his plans. He is trying to swing the new ball and bowl yorkers at the death. Is.” ,
On his batting, Rohit said: “It’s a different role. I’m trying to set the pace. Glad to get some scores in the powerplay. I think one of us will have to bat big.” He was all praise for another youngster, Tilak Verma, who played another impressive knock for Mumbai.
“We have a long batting line-up. We want these guys to come out and bat freely. We saw Tilak last season. We all know what he can do. I like his approach He doesn’t play bowler, he plays bowler. Ball. We will see him playing for many teams.”
Focused on my release, bowling in good length and line: Tendulkar
The 23-year-old Tendulkar, who ended with figures of 1/18 in 2.5 overs, said he focused on his release and length.
“Obviously it was great to get my first IPL wicket. I just had to focus on what was in hand, plan and execute it. Our plan was just to bowl wide and get long boundaries in the game , the batsman had to hit it.” long side.
“I love bowling, I am happy that whenever the captain asks me to bowl, I stick to the team’s plan and give my best.
“I just focused on my release, bowling good lengths and front lines. If it swings, that’s a bonus, if it doesn’t, that’s okay.” When asked if he talks about cricket with his father, he said, “We talk about cricket, we discuss strategy before the game and he tells me that I am playing every game. I practice.”
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