IPL 2020, RCB vs KXIP: RCB spinner Washington Sundar credits his rise as a bowler to former India skipper MS Dhoni. Sundar played under MS Dhoni for the Rising Pune Supergiant in IPL 2017.
IPL 2020: Glad that Virat Kohli has shown so much confidence in me, says Washington Sundar. (Courtesy by BCCI)
HIGHLIGHTS
- I’m glad that Virat has shown so much confidence in me: Sundar
- MS Dhoni bhai helped me evolve as a cricketer: Washington Sundar
- The dream is to play for India across formats: Sundar
Royal Challengers Bangalore spinner Washington Sundar believes playing under the leadership of MS Dhoni at Rising Pune Supergiants helped him evolve as a cricketer. Sundar has been in superb form for RCB in IPL 2020 with the ball as the youngster enjoys the role he is playing in RCB’s early success in the season.
“The fact that I played in RPS under Mahi Bhai helped me evolve as a cricketer and since then I have been learning and evolving as a bowler as well,” Washington Sundar said ahead of RCB’s match against Kings XI Punjab on Thursday.
Sundar also opened up on the confidence shown by his skipper Kohli in him, and besides bowling, the 21-year-old is keen to excel with the bat.
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“I’m glad that Virat has shown so much confidence in me and thrown balls at me during the Powerplay and other crucial junctures of the game. For a finger spinner, captain’s confidence is extremely important,” Sundar explained.
“I think from a batsman point of view while bowling that has kept me going and guessing. I would love to win a game for RCB with the bat. I’ve been focusing on my batting. When the opportunities come, I should be able to step and perform.”
“Releasing the ball late is the key. If you follow the feet of a batsman, then you will get a slight hint about what he intends to do. And if you can pick up the hint, it’s going to help you do what he doesn’t want you to do. I am very conscious about releasing the ball as late as possible. That way I can react to what the batsman is doing,” Sundar said.
“Obviously, the dream is to play for India across formats. I have been working hard on my bowling, batting and fielding,” Sundar said.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have looked good since that loss and come to Sharjah with two back to back wins. They have won 5 of their 7 matches so far, and look comfortably poised to make it to the playoff stages this season.