“That’s not cricket …”: after two losses, kolkata knight riders mentor dwayne bravo’s message for batters

T20 Cricket Largely Translates Into Explosive Batting, but kolkata knight riders mentor dwayne bravo reminded his batters on Wednesday Basics are ignored. Their Attacking Approach has Alredy LED to Two Losses in Three Games in the IPL and Clear Bravo is not impressed with the approach. The Defending Champions’ Highest Score This Season has been 174/8 Against Royal Challengers bengaluru while they were shot out for just 116 by Mumbai Indians.

As they return home after two Away Fixrs, Kkr will be desperate to revive their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad-A Team That Has TWICE BREACED THE TWOCE BREAN MARK IN Two.

Bravo emphasized on the important of sticking to the “basics”.

“As far as our batting group, yes, we are an aggressive batting line-up, but that’s not crickt,” bravo said during the pre-match media interaction at eden gardens.

“What my message to my team and especially to the batsmen is that basics of the game are still required. The smarts of the game are still required.” “These guys need to apply themselves a bit more. So the games that we lose, it’s all learning. When you spendak cricket, they get to understand the evidence of our we are we are flying as a batting group. Coaches, it’s important for us to try to break down the game, Simplife it a bit, and trust that cricketing shots are also allowed in T20. ” With two losses in three games, bravo pointed out that Six teams have identified win-loss records, suggesting there is no reason to panic.

“It’s still early days in the tournament. Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, andre Russell who was Instrumental in Kkr’s Championship-Winning Campaign Last Season Are Yet to Hit Top Form.

However, bravo urged against “judging them” based on just two matches.

“In a tournament where there are 14 games, you don’t judge a player who has had success over the years after just two games. In one game, none of them get to bat.” “In the ipl, you don’t want or expect any player to be consistent for 14 games. matter of backing them. “

Nortje ‘Close’ to return

Kkr’s most experienced pacer, anrich Nortje, was expected to lead the bowling attack after the franchise decided to let go of Mitchell Starc.

However, the South African Speedster is Still recovering from a back injury. Bravo provided a fitness update, suggesting that Nortje is close to a return.

“The Physio will have a better a better idea as to how far he is. But at the moment, we are all impressed with his work ethic and his bowling loads. But selection also depends on tam combiances and opption. For A fitness point of view, I think he’s very close and almost ready to go. ” However, bravo refused to label Nortje as the Leader of Kkr’s Pace Attack.

“Well, I would be the leader of the fast bowling group. There’s a lot of experience in the bowling group. He’s the fastest in the group, yes.”

Don’t Know About Pitutions

Ahead of their Clash Against SRH, Discussions Around Pitch Conditions at Eden Gardens Have Gained Traction, with Team Management Reportedly Preparation A “Dry Suffice” to Counter SRFACE “to Counter SRFACE” Batting lineup.

However, bravo downplayed the pitch factor.

“I don’t know much about pitches. For me, you turns up, you play, and the better team on the day will win the game. Whether the pitch is Slow, Turning, or Not Turning, My Message to the Players is always to make the plays to make Necessary Assessment, Adjust Accordingly, and Play to the conditions. “

No change in srh aggressive mindset

SRH, Too, Have Lost two of their three matches, with both defeats coming in their last two outings. Their fielding coach ryan cook said the team remain committed to its aggressive brand of cricket.

“We just try and play the style of cricket that we like to play. Up-Aand-Down performance from the batting unit.

“That’s bound to happy when you play so aggressively and keep trying to put pressure on the bowlers. In fact, we get 190 in one game and only 160 in the last game.” Cook also backed ‘Local boy’ mohammad shami to shine at his domestic home venue.

“Mohammad Shami is an excellent bowler and has proved Himself for many, many years. Tomorrow, “Cook concluded.

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