XtraTime Web Desk: Kings XI Punjab fast bowler has claimed on Thursday he has bounced back after being taken to the cleaners by Rajasthan Royal’s Rahul Tewatia in the last match of the ongoing IPL 2020. Cottrell came up with tidy figures of 1/20 though for a lost cause against Mumbai Indians here on Thursday, showing resolve after being struck for five sixes by Tewatia in the loss to Rajasthan Royals in a previous game.
“My comeback was excellent. But I wished that my bowling effort could have helped my team to cross the line. I’m pleased with my performance,” Cottrell said at the virtual media conference after KXIP’s 48-run loss to MI.
“I have been working hard on my death bowling including my bowling partners. We are getting there, learning from our mistakes…I’m sure we will pull it off very soon. I will not say it is worrying. It is just a matter of time for us.”
Against MI, Cottrell was not used at the death. He bowled a three-over spell early before ending his quota of four in the 13th over.
KXIP have now won just one out of four matches but Cottrell said his side will be back strongly.
“I back my skipper 110 per cent and whatever decision he takes, he does it best for the team. It did not work today unfortunately but on another day, I’m sure it will work.
“We have a great bunch of guys. The coaching staff, Anil (Kumble) has been excellent. As our captain said in an earlier interview that we could have easily won three or four matches.
“But unfortunately we have won only one. We firmly believe that we will bounce back. I have no doubt about that.”