Shah Rukh Khan, whose blazing storm devastated Delhi, recalls a conversation he had with assistant coach R Prasanna before going out to bat here on Saturday.
The explosive Shah Rukh revealed to The Hindu, “Prasanna told me, ‘You play your natural game. If the ball is in your slot, hit it. Don’t worry about white or red-ball cricket. White-ball cricket Your methods have worked well for me. There is no need to give up on this.”
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When Tamil Nadu were in deep trouble after losing half the team for 162 runs, Shah Rukh stepped in and eased his pressure for his maiden Ranji century with a blistering knock of 194 in 148 balls in a minute.
“Over a hundred, what gave me the most satisfaction was that we were able to take the lead against Delhi. We are a closely knit entity. The team always comes first,” said Shah Rukh.
B. Indrajit and N. Asked about his century partnership with Jagadeesan, Shah Rukh said, “Both told me ‘You play your natural game’. And what an innings Inderjit played, the whole class. Jagadeesan also batted well.
Was there more pressure on him as Tamil Nadu came close to 452 in Delhi’s first innings? Shahrukh replied, ‘I had a target in my mind but I didn’t think much about it. I knew that if I keep playing my shots, we will cross the target.
Shahrukh had hit 10 sixes during his brilliant innings. From where did he generate electricity?
26-year-old Shahrukh said, ‘From the age of 15, I have worked with Azaria Prabhakar on fitness and strength. I think being a big boy gives me strength too.” Bought by Punjab Kings in IPL auction for ₹9 crore, the game-changing batsman said, “I don’t think about the price tag. The important thing is That’s the focus of the game.” This Shah Rukh is a clear and present threat to all teams – white or red ball.
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