Wrist spin is a difficult craft that not only requires hours of respect for a skill set, but also a leader who supports his practitioner in difficult moments of the game. While Indian cricket had changed from finger spin to wrist spin and now in finger spin again over a period of four years, Mishra believes that good captaincy is paramount in the development of leg spinners. Mishra said, “Any leg spinner needs a good captain because when a bowler is attacked, you need a captain who can leave you behind and even if you go for a few runs. Provide confidence. ” Told PTI in an exclusive interview.
“… a captain who basically understands the psyche of a leg-spinner,” said Mishra, who will return to the Delhi Capitals this IPL season.
Mishra has played 68 matches in formats for India, and there are not many quality leg break bowlers in the horizon, except for Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav and Rahul Chahar. Rahul Tewata is more of a batting all-rounder.
“In the last 5-6 years, we have had some good leg-spinners, but we will get more quality as we get more bowlers who have learned the craft, and share their art knowledge with the next generation.
Mishra, who was the highest wicket-taker for the second wicket with 160 sixes off 150 balls, behind Lasith Malinga’s 170 wickets, said, “The passing of knowledge is very important for leg-spin.
“I’m not one to say that we don’t have good leg-spinners, we have quite a few but yes they need a lot. Guidance is needed. Once guidance is available, you are one of them. Will see a large number. “
What are the qualities for a good wrist spinner?
“You have to know how to bowl according to the circumstances and which variation suits which circumstance. Besides, a good spinner, besides being a good wicket-taking option, should also try for someone who is Who can play a restrictive role, if needed. “
Batsmen have evolved with a variety of strokes and therefore, it has become more challenging for bowlers, especially in the T20 format.
“T20 is a game in which you can’t relax, especially in the IPL, because batsmen always want to attack you. If you look back over the years, how many changes have the T20 strokeplay made and the bowler needs to develop as well? Is required. “
He last played for India in 2017, and ironically, in his last ODI series, he was Man of the Series with 15 wickets against New Zealand in 2016 and after two more white-ball games (in T20 format) , He was left for good.
Was he a victim of the notion that he was always considered slow through the air?
“I can’t stop people from making their own conclusions but a testament to my abilities is that I’ve been playing the world’s toughest T20 league for the last 13 seasons, which is an achievement in itself.
“I am still in the second place in the list of all-time T20 wicket-takers in the IPL. Will Ziyada do what man does? (What else can one do?) I am a top performer in an elite league where the competition Is awful.
“My job is to perform and I have been doing this for ages now, so what people think about me makes a lot of difference.
“No point is negative or bitter because it will hardly serve any purpose. I play because I still like this game. Next year, I will play domestic cricket again if my body allows.”
He first played the IPL when Virender Sehwag was the captain of the Delhi Daredevils and in 2008, Rishabh Pant was a chubby kid who was blissfully hitting balls in his hometown Rourki. Come and Pant, a schoolboy in 2021, will lead them to their 14th IPL season.
“I had a good relationship with Virender Sehwag and that’s how I share a great bond with Rishabh Pant. I am very happy that he is the captain. He has shown himself with every aspect about his game, fitness and inherent nature. Has changed and it reflects., He has completely changed his game in 4-5 months. ”
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After recovering from a hand injury in the last IPL, Mishra is now looking forward to a brilliant season with the Delhi team.
“Last season I missed playing the finals, something I’ve been waiting for for years. It’s nice that all the teammates sent a lot of messages that they missed me. This year I’m running to give my best . ” He concluded.
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