Visakhapatnam, Apr 3 (PTI) We simply didn’t flip up on the day, mentioned Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant whereas asking his teammates to introspect following the aspect’s crushing 106-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders within the IPL right here on Wednesday.
Delhi Capitals bowlers had a forgettable outing as KKR batters toyed with them, pilling on 272/7.
“Our bowlers have been in every single place. We simply didn’t flip up on the day. Immediately was a type of days,” Pant mentioned on the post-match presentation ceremony.
“As a batting unit, we solely needed to maintain going laborious as a staff. I might somewhat get all out as a staff than not go for the goal,” he added.
Sunil Narine, who blazed away to 85 off 39 balls, obtained a life as Pant was late in calling for DRS on an outdoor edge by the West Indian early within the sport.
“I feel it was fairly loud right here. On the identical time, couldn’t see the timer on the display. There was some downside on the display. However there are some issues you possibly can management, some issues you possibly can’t,” mentioned Pant.
Axar Patel, the lone spinner within the DC staff, bowled just one over that yielded 18 runs.
“See the thought course of was that we didn’t wish to use spinners however our quick bowlers have been going by way of the motions. I feel it’s time for reflections as a person. We have to be taught from these errors and are available out optimistic within the subsequent match.” Pant, who’s coming off an extended layoff, himself regarded in positive contact as he scored his second consecutive fifty.
“Doing positive. Getting on the market. Having fun with daily however cricket has its personal ups and downs.” Participant of the Match Narine who notched his highest T20 rating mentioned he’s seeking to contribute with the bat.
“Cricket is all about batting so seeking to contribute extra as a batter. That mentioned, I nonetheless take pleasure in by bowling.
On the staff joke that he doesn’t attend batting conferences, he mentioned, “I’ve one function and the much less I do know the higher it’s for me.
“On the finish of the day it’s what the staff wants. In the event that they want me to bat, I’ll bat,” he added.
Successful captain Shreyas Iyer was lavish in his reward for Narine and younger Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who each scored blazing half-centuries.
“As I mentioned within the toss interview, Sunny is there to tackle the bowlers, and if he can not the remainder of us ought to. That’s the plan.
“He (Raghuvanshi) was fearless from ball one. His work ethic is phenomenal. He analyses conditions effectively. He is a brilliant batter, pictures have been pleasing to the attention.” PTI APA AH AH
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