Ravi Shastri acclaims Royal Challengers Bangalore passing bowler in IPL 2022: “He Isn’t Overawed Bowling To Anybody”
On Wednesday, Royal Challengers Bangalore bowled brilliantly to dismiss a powerful Kolkata Knight Riders; batting unit for just 128, securing their first victory in the IPL 2022. The damage was done up front by Akash Deep and Wanindu Hasaranga but KKR has a deep batting line-up; and also had hoped to stage a comeback with the hard-hitting Andre Russell in the middle. Ravi Shastri acclaims Royal Challengers Bangalore passing bowler in IPL 2022: “He Isn’t Overawed Bowling To Anybody”
Faf du Plessis pulled out his trump card at this point. Harshal Patel, last season’s purple cap winner and RCB’s death bowling specialist; was introduce, and he immediately starts causing Russell difficulties.
He bowled two maiden overs before returning the dangerous international combo; of Sam Billings and Russell to put an end to KKR’s late comeback dreams. As KKR were bowl out for a below-par score, he finish with numbers of 2/11.
Harshal’s brilliance in the IPL last season earned him a big contract extension from RCB; as well as a spot in the Indian T20 team. Ravi Shastri, the former India head coach, lauded Harshal for maturing into a terrific death bowler.
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“I’ve spoken with him in the Indian team; and he knows his stuff.” He is self-assures and not intimidate by bowling to anyone. He seems to have been spared for Andre Russell, which is also a major deal. Many people can become overwhelmed and afraid.
“He was quite clear in his mind that he was going to bowl wide and then remove; the pace from the ball and see what happens.” “His bowling has greatly improved, and he understands; his game and also keeps it simple,” Shastri added.