Big IPL Money Wicket Greener, Boundaries Don’t Make Big, Says Pat Cummins

Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Pat Cummins has said that playing the game professionally puts a lot of pressure on it. Cummins was bought by KKR for Rs 15.5 crore last year and became the most expensive foreign player in the history of the tournament. However, this record was broken by Chris Morris as he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 16.25 crore this season. “Whenever you play professional cricket anywhere, there will be a lot of pressure. If you are playing a good game, there is pressure to do it again. If you are playing a bad game, there is pressure to perform. , “Cummins told KKR’s official website.

“I think the auction brings another kind of pressure. We’ve just got to try and manage it. Just because you’ve gone for more money doesn’t mean the ball swings more than suddenly Or the wicket is suddenly greener, or the boundaries are bigger.

He said, “This is the same playground, so I just try to focus on what I do. I think the best success for KKR I’m going to bring here.”

KKR did not qualify for the playoffs last season and Cummins finished with 12 wickets in 14 matches. Pacer did his best in the last league game against Rajasthan Royals, where he returned with four wickets.

“I have to feel lucky to be back in the running back from coach (Brendon McCullum). He’s also someone I’ve played quite well against. So, having that kind of connection for him, I think that’s really lucky. ” Cummins said.

“It was the thing I was most excited about – to come here and work with him. I didn’t play with him. I think when he captained NZ, the whole world really appreciated him. And held him in high esteem. ” she added.

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IPL 2021 will start as the tournament opener of Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) from 9 April this year.

KKR will square off against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first match of the tournament on 11 April.