IPL 2022: "Not Many People Want To Do That Job" - RCB's Mike Hesson On Harshal Patel's Death-over Specialist Role
Published - 24 May 2022, 04:47 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:07 AM
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Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson has praised Harshal Patel for his rousing exhibitions with the ball in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2022).
In a video shared by RCB via social media, Mike Hesson brought up that very few bowlers are OK with the job of death over specialist. He added that Harshal Patel appreciates bowling at the backend and savours the test.
Harshal Patel Loves The Death Overs: Mike Hesson
“Harshal Patel has done what we know he can do. He creates pressure and takes wickets. He loves the death overs. Not many people put their hands up and say I want to do that job.”, Hesson said.
In the meantime, Patel has made a fine showing for his side in the current year’s IPL. The right-arm pacer has gotten 18 wickets from his 13 appearances up until this point and has a great economy rate of 7.68.
Wanindu Hasaranga’s Role In The Middle Overs Essential For A Good End: Mike Hesson
The Sri Lankan leg spinner has arisen as one of the top entertainers for RCB this year. The sly bowler has frequently given his side leap forwards in crunch circumstances.
Mike Hesson said that the bowling all-rounder’s capacity to get wickets in the middle overs has helped the side enormously. He added:
“Wanindu Hasaranga has been exceptional in terms of those middle-over wickets for us. You can only control the backend of the innings if you take wickets in the middle and the wickets that he has got have been critical.”
With 24 wickets to his name, Hasaranga is at present the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2022. The 24-year-old will be key for Faf du Plessis and Co. during the playoff games as they hope to come to the exceedingly significant final.
Josh Hazlewood Shows Experience And Is A Banker: Mike Hesson
Hesson likewise lauded Josh Hazlewood’s endeavours with the ball and featured how he has made a huge commitment by taking significant wickets. He said:
“Josh Hazlewood shows experience and is a banker. He’s got big wickets for us and has shown his skills in the death overs as well.”
The Bangalore-based side is booked to take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator game on Wednesday, May 25. The knockout game will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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