Ravichandran Ashwin says the work he has done on his batting technique before the start of the season has paid off in the IPL, where Rajasthan Royals has given him a chance to bat up the order.
R Ashwin explains how RR planned for him to bat at No. 3 (Courtesy BCCI)
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- It was told to me properly, I will be used from up the batting order: Ashwin
- Batting at number three, Ashwin scored 50 runs in 38 balls against Delhi Capitals.
- We had some practice matches when I opened: Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin, batting at No. 3 for Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL 2022 encounter against Delhi Capitals, said that the management had informed him that he would get an opportunity to bat higher up the order.
Batting at number three, Ashwin hit a 38-ball 50 against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday night, although the loss was due. “No license has been given. Starting with the season, I was properly informed that I would be used as a batsman. We had some practice games when I opened as well.
The veteran off-spinner said during the post-match press conference, “I have worked a lot on my batting, so it is good to see that whatever work has been done has been translated into the field.”
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Talking more about the work he did before IPL, he said: “I was in good batting rhythm before the start of the season. Worked on my batting a little bit, like tried to move my body, a little bit. Switched. On my technique. Feeling great about the knock but it didn’t lead to a win.”
And Ashwin said that RR need to come back strongly in their remaining two matches to ensure their place in the play-offs.
“The back end of the tournament is always the pressure. Hopefully we can turn it around and register two wins together,” he said.
RR are currently third with 14 points from 12 games, while DC are fifth with 12 points from the same number of games.