Xtra Time Web Desk: Mohammed Shami has been on a role in this edition of IPL 2020 so far. The tearaway fast bowler has been one of the performers for Kings XI Punjab along with Captain KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The Bengal speedster has so far picked 16 wickets in 10 matches so far and been pivotal in the last three wins for Punjab. KXIP Captain KL Rahul reckon the secret of Shami”s success this season is he has a lot more clarity about his role as a senior bowler this season and that has brought out the best.
“Look we all know that what Shami can do on a given day. He has been doing that for many years now. I think this year, there is a lot more clarity and he has put his hand up as a senior bowler,” Rahul said during the post match press conference.
The KXIP skipper believes that when seniors perform, juniors take inspiration and that’s what is happening thanks to Shami’s efforts.
“You start winning a lot of games and it’s great to see Shami doing really well and touchwood the ball is coming out of his hand as perfectly as ever. Hopefully he can get more wickets for the team and keep bowling the way he is bowling,” said Rahul
The KXIP Captain also hailed the hard work put in by his team after a string of losses.
According to Rahul, “The work put behind the scenes by the boys and the coaches is slowly starting to show. Hopefully, we can build from here and learn from our mistakes. Go forward with more confidence.”
KXIP has now beaten all top three teams — Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals — in their last three games.
“It feels really good. We are at that stage of the tournament where we need to beat every team that we face. It’s important that we take one game at a time and if we keep trusting ourselves, it doesn’t matter who you are playing against,” said Rahul.