XtraTime Web Desk: Rahul Tewatia, this name will be heard a lot in the next few days whenever people talk about this year’s IPL. Because did something which every cricketer want to do once in a life time.
Tewatia wasn’t quite hitting the ball when the Royals needed. During his batting, he was once the ‘burden’ for Rajasthan. Harsha Bhogle said, “(Cricket) can be a cruel sport too. Tewatia is discovering”. Cricket fans all over the globe was considering his innings with Vijay Shankar’s innings in the final of Nidahas trophy. However, he silenced all his critics. In the 18th over, he hit 5 sixes of Sheldon Cottrell’s over and completely changed the game for Rajasthan. He ended up scoring 53 of 31 balls which helped Rajasthan win this epic thrilling encounter.
In the post match conference Tewatia talked through about his innings. “Now, I’m better. That was the worst 20 balls that I have ever played. I was hitting the ball very good in the nets, I had belief in myself and I kept going. I was not hitting the ball well initially, I saw in the dug-out, everybody was curious as they know that I can hit the ball long. It was a matter of one six, after that, I got going. I hit five in an over and it was amazing. Coach sent me to hit sixes off the leg-spinner, but unfortunately I didn’t hit him. Ultimately, I hit off the other bowlers.”