‘Captaincy is Overplayed, You’re Only As Good As Your Team’: Dubai Capitals’ Sam Billings

Since the beginning of the India vs England collection, ‘Bazball’ has develop into the speak of the city and with their shock victory within the 1st Test in Hyderabad, England had effectively and really flummoxed India. But India got here again effectively to degree the collection 1-1 with a win at Vizag. With three extra Tests to go, all eyes are on how India will deal with England’s new-found aggressive strategy below coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes. England participant Sam Billings, who is at present main Dubai Capitals within the ILT20, gave a little bit of perception on Bazball and the way the group has embraced this strategy in an unique chat with News18 CricketNext.

“I’ve kind of been in that environment a couple of times and it’s amazing,” stated Billing, including, “What a great Test series so far – one all. India are as good as anyone in their own home conditions, so it’s going to be a challenge whenever you play against them. I’m really excited for the third Test, and it’s very fascinating.”

Billings additional said that if England must win the collection, they must win the Rajkot Test, or the momentum will shift to the Indian aspect.

“Anything I say will be unpopular and obviously, I will have to back England, but I think it’s going to be tough. I think a few of the injuries that India have had are going to play an impact on the series. So, I think obviously England need to win this next Test to win the series.”

While Rajkot stays England’s focus, Billings has lots on his plate as he prepares to steer his group Dubai Capitals in Qualifier 2 of the continuing ILT20 season. After a tumultuous season, the Capitals have now lastly stepped up within the last levels.

Billings has juggled a number of roles within the match – particularly as a wicketkeeper and a captain. However, the 32-year-old feels that conserving wickets helps him to captain the aspect higher.

“I feel, certainly when I’m captaining being a wicketkeeper, I can see what the conditions are and what is happening with the wickets. I feel like it’s the best time for me to be able to captain,” stated Billings.

He received the management position mid-season when David Warner left the league owing to nationwide responsibility – the white ball collection towards West Indies. When Warner left, the Capitals had been in a difficult scenario of dropping their spot within the high 4, however Billings shouldered the group’s obligations with an important win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders within the Eliminator.

When requested concerning the shift in captaincy, Billings stated, “I think it’s overplayed. I think as a team and as a captain, you’re only as good as how the team plays. David is phenomenal, and he comes back into the side now. I have always learned so much from him on and off the field. He is someone whom l have always looked up to. Excited to have him back and what an addition to any team.”