Harshit Rana continues Kolkata Knight Riders' sensational run to grab the top spot in the IPL points table, set by two-time IPL winner and current coach Gautam Gambhir I feel like I'm reaping the benefits of following a winning template.
Gambhir led KKR to two IPL championships and the team qualified for the playoffs five times during his tenure from 2011 to 2017. Also, in 2014, he led KKR to the final of the now-defunct Champions League T20.
However, in the last seven years, KKR has made it to the playoffs only twice.
Things have improved with Gambhir's return to the KKR camp as a mentor this year, with the Kolkata-based franchise scoring a commanding 98 runs against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday night, winning 16 points. , and moved into the lead — their 8th win out of 11 games –.
“Not only in this match but throughout this season, we have focused on the style of cricket that Gautam Gambhir wants us to play. He has a lot of knowledge on how to change and will help us a lot in midfield,” Lana said in a press conference.
“Like today, he gave the bowlers a free hand, found the length to bowl according to the wicket and didn't try too many things,” he added.
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Rana (3/24 in 3.1 overs) played a key role in the win, taking three wickets while defending a target of 235.
“KKR read the wicket well. The areas they had to bowl, we targeted the right spots,” Rana said.
Mitchell Starc's biggest signing of the season for the IPL has turned out to be expensive, but Rana says the team management is not concerned about his economy rate at all and has faith in the Australian speedster. Told.
“We were not concerned in the slightest about how expensive Mitchell Starc is in IPL 2024. He has full confidence in him and he beat us in the last match, so I We have no doubts about him.”
“He has a huge influence on young players and has a tremendous amount of knowledge,” Lana said.
Rana said it is his dream to play for India and he is focused on his performance.
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“My goal is to play for India, but whichever franchise I play for, I try to give my best on match day. I am selected solely based on my performance and track record,” Rana said. said.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from Syndicated News Agency Feed – PTI)
First published: May 6, 2024, 14:43 IST