Mumbai: Rashid Khan It has been steady without being exceptional as in previous years and the reason for this is the safety first approach by the opposition batsmen during this edition of the IPL. Gujarat Titans spinner
Rashid has taken six wickets in four matches at an economy rate of 6.68 but batsmen from all the teams have had a good conversation with Afghan.
But the 23-year-old, who is among the most sought-after leg-spinners in franchise cricket across the world, is not surprised and says it is only a matter of time.
Talking to virtual media here, Rashid said, “I am happy with the way I have been bowling in this competition so far.”
“I don’t really focus on the results, it’s all about how I’m bowling. At the moment, my bowling is very good. But it’s about the opposition, they don’t take that kind of risk against you.” Let’s take that will allow you to take more wickets,” Rashid said.
“But whenever there are enough opportunities as a bowler, I will be smart enough to get him out. So far I am happy with my bowling, the pitching has been great,” he said.
always slow start
Against his old team Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, Rashid had decent figures of 1/28 as Gujarat suffered an eight-wicket defeat after three wins.
Rashid, who has been shying away from achieving his 100th mark in the IPL, said that he has always been off to a slow start in the IPL.
“If you look at the IPL statistics, my starts are always the same (slow). I have always taken 5-6 wickets, not 12-13 in the first four-five matches. It has always been the same. But of course, I will do my best to improvise. Surely, there will come a time when I will do that magic,” he promised.
Rashid, who played 80 matches in 2017-2022, said it has been an incredible journey for him so far.
He said, “Coming here from Afghanistan and playing all the games since my debut has been amazing. Five years ago, I didn’t even think of playing IPL. Closer to 100 (wickets), becoming Gujarat’s vice-captain, It’s huge. I’m so lucky and blessed.”
on being part of the leadership group by being deputy to Hardik PandyaRashid said that the best part is the clarity about his individual roles.
“Sometimes, you perform and sometimes you don’t. The mindset is about giving 100 percent which is more important than the result. As a team we are clear about it and everyone about their roles knows.”
Missed by 15-20 runs
Asked about their loss against SRH, Rashid said that they missed out on around 15-20 runs.
Titans, who were asked to bat first, set a reasonable target of 163 runs but the Kane Williamson-led side pulled off a comprehensive victory with five balls to spare.
“I felt like we fell short by 15-20 runs and couldn’t capitalize on the start. He did well chasing under pressure and kept the run-rate going,” Rashid said.
Gujarat Titans next match Rajasthan Royals At DY Patil on Thursday.
Rashid has taken six wickets in four matches at an economy rate of 6.68 but batsmen from all the teams have had a good conversation with Afghan.
But the 23-year-old, who is among the most sought-after leg-spinners in franchise cricket across the world, is not surprised and says it is only a matter of time.
Talking to virtual media here, Rashid said, “I am happy with the way I have been bowling in this competition so far.”
“I don’t really focus on the results, it’s all about how I’m bowling. At the moment, my bowling is very good. But it’s about the opposition, they don’t take that kind of risk against you.” Let’s take that will allow you to take more wickets,” Rashid said.
“But whenever there are enough opportunities as a bowler, I will be smart enough to get him out. So far I am happy with my bowling, the pitching has been great,” he said.
always slow start
Against his old team Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, Rashid had decent figures of 1/28 as Gujarat suffered an eight-wicket defeat after three wins.
Rashid, who has been shying away from achieving his 100th mark in the IPL, said that he has always been off to a slow start in the IPL.
“If you look at the IPL statistics, my starts are always the same (slow). I have always taken 5-6 wickets, not 12-13 in the first four-five matches. It has always been the same. But of course, I will do my best to improvise. Surely, there will come a time when I will do that magic,” he promised.
Rashid, who played 80 matches in 2017-2022, said it has been an incredible journey for him so far.
He said, “Coming here from Afghanistan and playing all the games since my debut has been amazing. Five years ago, I didn’t even think of playing IPL. Closer to 100 (wickets), becoming Gujarat’s vice-captain, It’s huge. I’m so lucky and blessed.”
on being part of the leadership group by being deputy to Hardik PandyaRashid said that the best part is the clarity about his individual roles.
“Sometimes, you perform and sometimes you don’t. The mindset is about giving 100 percent which is more important than the result. As a team we are clear about it and everyone about their roles knows.”
Missed by 15-20 runs
Asked about their loss against SRH, Rashid said that they missed out on around 15-20 runs.
Titans, who were asked to bat first, set a reasonable target of 163 runs but the Kane Williamson-led side pulled off a comprehensive victory with five balls to spare.
“I felt like we fell short by 15-20 runs and couldn’t capitalize on the start. He did well chasing under pressure and kept the run-rate going,” Rashid said.
Gujarat Titans next match Rajasthan Royals At DY Patil on Thursday.