variable conditions in United Arab Emirates Twenty20 has made the ability to adapt a key skill for all teams world Cup But New Zealand‘s Daryl Mitchell Has had to be more flexible than most players.
The 30-year-old was expected to fight for a place in the middle order in his maiden World Cup, but the coach Gary Stead Threw him to the deep end as he went to the top of the order.
Mitchell, son of former All Blacks rugby coach John, made a good start to his match as an opener. Pakistan Before the Black Caps really found their touch with a 35-ball 49 to help them beat India on Sunday.
The power hitter said that he is proud of his adaptability and did not hesitate when given the opportunity to open.
“It’s an opportunity to face more balls, and it’s a role where even if you go, you can help your team win games of cricket,” Mitchell told reporters. United Arab Emirates.
“I was really excited to have the chance to play for New Zealand in the World Cup. It’s something you’ve always dreamed of and it was even better to take on India.”
Stead said after India’s match that he had picked Mitchell for the top-order Martin Guptill As much for his attitude as much for his ball-striking skills.
“He has a lot of characteristics that we love, we love his competition, the way he takes on teams as well,” he said.
A win over India means New Zealand will now qualify for the semi-finals if they win their last three matches. Scotland, Namibia and Afghanistan.
In a reflection, perhaps, of the cautious approach of the entire New Zealand team, Mitchell said he considers Scotland a “dangerous” opposition and that he will not take them lightly in Dubai on Tuesday.
“The World Cup is a strange old game, especially in conditions with pitches that bring everyone closer,” he said.
“So, we have to be ready to go from the first ball.”
The 30-year-old was expected to fight for a place in the middle order in his maiden World Cup, but the coach Gary Stead Threw him to the deep end as he went to the top of the order.
Mitchell, son of former All Blacks rugby coach John, made a good start to his match as an opener. Pakistan Before the Black Caps really found their touch with a 35-ball 49 to help them beat India on Sunday.
The power hitter said that he is proud of his adaptability and did not hesitate when given the opportunity to open.
“It’s an opportunity to face more balls, and it’s a role where even if you go, you can help your team win games of cricket,” Mitchell told reporters. United Arab Emirates.
“I was really excited to have the chance to play for New Zealand in the World Cup. It’s something you’ve always dreamed of and it was even better to take on India.”
Stead said after India’s match that he had picked Mitchell for the top-order Martin Guptill As much for his attitude as much for his ball-striking skills.
“He has a lot of characteristics that we love, we love his competition, the way he takes on teams as well,” he said.
A win over India means New Zealand will now qualify for the semi-finals if they win their last three matches. Scotland, Namibia and Afghanistan.
In a reflection, perhaps, of the cautious approach of the entire New Zealand team, Mitchell said he considers Scotland a “dangerous” opposition and that he will not take them lightly in Dubai on Tuesday.
“The World Cup is a strange old game, especially in conditions with pitches that bring everyone closer,” he said.
“So, we have to be ready to go from the first ball.”
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