Axar Patel has been one among India’s rising abilities with each bat and the ball. The Southpaw was a star in India’s latest Test collection in opposition to Australia, the place he confirmed his price with the bat. Patel scored 264 runs within the four-match collection and was India’s second-highest run-scorer throughout the collection. He won’t be an computerized choose within the World Test championship remaining however the left-arm spinning all-rounder has acknowledged that the players have been working towards for the WTC throughout the IPL 2023.
Patel has acknowledged that the players knew in regards to the Dukes ball problem and have been being ready for it in coaching throughout IPL. “We knew about this before the start of the IPL. So even during the IPL, it was discussed that we will bowl with the red ball,” Axar instructed ICC.
“We had red balls, so we were using them. You know when and how to play, how much time you have. This mental switch from white ball to red ball is obviously tough, but we have enough time,” he added.
The all-rounder additionally acknowledged that it’s essential to pitch the ball in the best areas. “We switch from white ball to red ball. It is a similar switch to go from SG to Dukes, you have to use your talent and skill. You have to execute your plan, your bowling rhythm. Irrespective of the ball, if you bowl a good ball at a good spot, it works,” he mentioned.
“So, that’s what we’re doing. Since the match is in England, which is different from India, we are planning what lines and lengths will work here. The same thing in practice, we are good to go,” Patel added.
