IPL 2018: Ish Sodhi Reveals Skippers Have Shown Faith in Wrist-spinners to Get Wickets

New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, who is representing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in this eleventh edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) feels wrist-spinners are in great demand in contemporary cricket while considering the booming rise of Twenty20 cricket.

Meanwhile, the 25-year-old Sodhi made his debut for the Black Caps back in 2013. But it’s in T20s that he has found his true value at the earliest.

In 26 T20Is, Sodhi has claimed 36 wickets at an average of less than 20. The bowler further went on to concede runs with an economy rate below eight.

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Sodhi recently became the No. 1 T20I bowlers in the world. After initially getting snubbed in the mega-auction, however, Royals went on to rope him as a replacement.

So far, Sodhi has played only one match, but, he will look to get more games under his belt.

Want to pick Shane Warne’s brain:

Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne is the part of Rajasthan set up as Sodhi longs to pick his brains. He also admitted that he is enjoying the experience and will strive for better.

“He’s the greatest legspinner the game has seen. I am trying to pick his brains as much as I can. I just need to keep getting better. Rubbing shoulders with Shane Warne is always going to be great!” Sodhi said to TOI.

Sodhi also admitted it has been a surreal experience so far playing against Kane Williamson. However, he is looking forward to the challenge.

Comparing IPL with different leagues, Sodhi mentioned that the dynamics of an India-based league are a bit different which makes it unique.

Captains are trusting wrist-spinners:

The prominent spinner Sodhi believes that skippers are now relying on wrist-spinner more for providing breakthroughs. He also noted that nowadays captains are ready to leak runs for getting back, so the acceptability has come.

“In this day and age, T20 is a batsman’s game and people are starting to understand that picking wickets is really crucial. I think that’s why captains are starting to back their wrist spinners more and more. They are happy to let go 8, 9 or 10 an over if they are able to pick up two or three wickets. That acceptance has come that captains are prepared to leak runs as long as they can get wickets in the middle overs,” he added.

Moreover, Sodhi is having a great time in India as he used the 2-3 days break to visit his relatives in India.

Concluding, Ish Sodhi, who has roots in India moved to Auckland at a very young age. He then went on to develop his affair with the gentleman’s game.

“Two days to get away from the grind of cricket and spend some quality time your family was a nice change,” Sodhi concluded.