SRH bowler T Natarajan expressed satisfaction with being thought of for India’s ICC T20 World Cup squad discussions for the occasion within the West Indies and USA. He acknowledged that not being chosen hasn’t impacted him negatively. Natarajan stays optimistic and targeted on performing nicely for his workforce. Regardless of not making the ultimate lower, he appreciates the popularity and continues to try for excellence, sustaining a resilient and decided angle in the direction of his cricket profession.
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T Natarajan Concerning WC Choice:
In an interview relating to this, T Natarajan stated, “ Firstly I was happy to even be part of the selection conversation. I have to thank god for that. After three years, they [selectors] are considering me and there was chatter around my potential selection. Whether I’m selected or not, It’s not in my control. To be even part of the discussion is an achievement for me. If you want to climb to the top of a building, you have to take one step at a time. My focus is to execute well and help SRH win games. Not being selected for the World Cup hasn’t disturbed me. I always believe that whatever is meant to happen will happen.”
Natarajan emphasised the significance of adapting his bowling model primarily based on pitch circumstances. He famous that mastering gradual offcutters and slower bouncers is essential, significantly using slower bouncers successfully on bigger grounds like these in Hyderabad. Natarajan talked about that he has moved away from solely counting on yorkers and now focuses on particular methods tailor-made to counter opposing batters throughout matches.
He additional stated, “Yes, we have a plan according to the batters, but you should also be able to adapt the situation in the middle. If I execute by ball-yorker or slower ball-I have the confidence that I will not get hit. It is natural for every bowler, though, to miss the length. I’m also okay to get hit when I bowl to my field. so far, so good.”
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Natarajan revealed that he honed his slower bouncer approach throughout an low season following the Tamil Nadu Premier League final 12 months, contemplating the IPL’s two-bouncer-per-over rule. He credited veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for reinforcing his confidence in utilizing slower bouncers successfully. Natarajan highlighted the worth of studying from skilled gamers like Kumar, whose steerage has contributed considerably to his improvement as a bowler.
He additionally stated, “It was during the off-season after the TNPL last year (developing slow bouncer). You see batters have been playing different shots like the reverse scoop. When everyone keeps levelling up, you will have to evolve as well. You cannot survive with just one skill these days. You have to mix it up at the death as a bowler. The two-bouncer-per-over rule has been advantageous for bowlers, so I decided to try the bouncers and I practised it a lot.”
He additional stated, “I focused on bowling these slower cutters on wide lines outside off. Even at SRH, I communicated a lot with the coaches about variations and did spot-bowling for the slower bouncer. Both the captain and the support staff have encouraged me to bravely bowl the slower bouncer.”
He added, “Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) bhai too, has given me a lot of confidence to bowl the slower one. I have had a chance to work with Bhuvi bhai for seven years seven years. He has always advised me to not take too much pressure and keeps telling me I have all the skills as a bowler. Even after the end of a match, I sit down with him and try to rectify the mistakes I have made in the match. All of this has helped me execute my variations.”
“Not just for SRH but for most of the teams. But, even during practice, I try to swing the new ball and and it has been coming out nicely.”
He concluded, “I have travelled with Jansen and Farooqi for two-three years. Farooqi can bowl a lot of slower balls and Jansen can get swing naturally. Jansen also bowls a lot of in-swingers, so I try to pick that up from him. All four- Farooqi, Jansen, (Jaydev) Unadkat and Akash (Singh) – have different styles. So, during training, I try to learn off them and I have also shared my experiences with them.”
T Natarajan’s Efficiency in IPL 2024:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is having a robust IPL season, securing six wins and 4 losses, accumulating 12 factors and at the moment holding the fourth place within the factors desk. Natarajan has been instrumental in SRH’s success, standing out because the second-highest wicket-taker with 15 dismissals at a median of 19.13. His finest bowling figures of 4/19 spotlight his impactful contributions to the workforce’s efficiency. Natarajan’s constant efficiency with the ball has been a key consider SRH’s marketing campaign, enhancing their probabilities of success within the ongoing IPL season.
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