IPL 2025: Rashid Khan Aims for Precision After Struggles
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Synopsis
In the IPL 2025 match, Rashid Khan made a significant comeback, taking two wickets and contributing with the bat in Gujarat Titans' victory. He discussed his focus on improving his bowling precision and the importance of hard work.
Key Takeaways
- Rashid Khan bounced back with 2-37 in a key match.
- He emphasized the importance of hard work in achieving positive results.
- Rashid credited his batting improvement to consistent practice.
- He discussed the high expectations placed on players in the IPL.
- Khejroliya shared his journey to becoming an impact player.
Ahmedabad, April 10 (NationPress) Much discussion has surrounded Rashid Khan’s recent performances in the IPL, but the renowned Afghanistan leg-spinner made a strong comeback during the Gujarat Titans’ 58-run victory against the Rajasthan Royals. He took key wickets of Dhruv Jurel and Shubham Dubey, finishing with figures of 2-37 in four overs.
During the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rashid expressed that his focus was on delivering balls in a good area, acknowledging that he had strayed from his typical line and length. “If you put in the effort, positive outcomes follow. It was a challenging pitch for both spinners and pacers alike. However, we thoroughly enjoyed our time as a bowling unit and as players,” he stated.
“There are high expectations from everyone. Performing well in every match is crucial. If you don’t excel in a game or two, people will have high expectations that it shouldn't be happening. With 126 IPL matches under my belt, I often wish to perform well, but sometimes it simply doesn’t work out,” Rashid shared.
“I focused on leaving my past matches and mistakes behind. I consulted with Sandy Bhai and the video analyst, as well as analyzing my performance with the coaches. I realized I was just off my typical line and length. It’s not that I wasn’t physically fit; I was mentally prepared. However, in the last two matches, my aim was to bowl accurately. The more I bowled, the better my performance got for myself and the team,” he explained to left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya in a video on iplt20.com.
Rashid also contributed with the bat, scoring a quick 12 runs as GT set a total of 217/6. He credited his batting improvement to consistent practice and support from head coach Ashish Nehra.
“Honestly, my batting has improved since joining GT. The reason is the ample opportunities I get to refine my batting skills, along with the confidence Ashish Bhai has shown in me. I practice my shots and aim to execute them in matches. When I receive a ball in my zone, I strive to finish games,” Rashid added.
Khejroliya stepped in as GT’s impact player, achieving figures of 1/29. He mentioned that Nehra had been advising him to stay prepared as his opportunity could arise unexpectedly. “Initially, I wasn’t included in the 15-man squad for this game. However, Ashu Bhai had been telling me to stay ready to play at any moment,” he said.
“Sometimes during warm-ups, injuries can occur, so preparedness is key. Before the match, I was ready to step in. As soon as the toss concluded, Bhaiya informed me that I was in the 15 and needed to play,” he continued.
“This preparation had been ongoing for the past 10-15 days. When I finally got a chance, it felt great to play again after two seasons. I had been telling Mohammed Siraj, Nishant Sindhu, and others that I would play in the match. You can ask them,” he concluded.
