Indian Premier League: T Natarajan told how MS Dhoni’s advice helped him improve

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) medium pacer T Natarajan, who has seen a meteoric rise in the last few months, revealed that MS Dhoni’s advice during last year’s IPL helped him improve his craft and become a better bowler. helped. Natarajan, known for his yawkers, managed to dismiss Dhoni in the IPL 2020. After the match, Natarajan interacted with the former India captain, who advised him to focus more on his fitness and use more variations like a slow bouncer and a cutter. Bowling.

“I did a pitch in the slot and he hit me for a big six – 102 meters or something. The next ball I took his wicket and didn’t celebrate. I was thinking about that last ball. In the dressing room. After coming back. However, I was happy. After the match was over, I also had a chat with him. It was a great thing to talk to someone like Dhoni. He talked to me about fitness and encouraged me, Said I will keep getting better with experience. ”He said, use slow bouncers, cutters and variety. This is useful for me, ”Natarajan told ESPNcricinfo.

As he prepares for the new season with SRH, Natarajan said that the franchise is like a family and congratulated the team management for always supporting them during difficult times.

“I know I have to work 100 percent. I have to focus on not missing my length and being clear for that scenario. If I miss my length, I know I have to take a run. Will be taken. Natarajan said, “I have bowled under pressure in the past, so all those experiences will help me this season. Bhuvi is back and in form, so when he is under pressure, he will give his thoughts.” will share.

He said, “There is good communication in our team and it is like a family. Even if I give runs, the team management supports me, which gives me confidence that I can come back. I Never even played an IPL game in Chepauk. I think. Vijay Shankar has played the IPL in Chennai, but this will be the first time for me in Chennai. I have played a lot of cricket at my home ground, so it would be nice to play in Chennai.

Based on his performance in the IPL 2020, Natarajan was selected as a net bowler for India’s tour of Australia, but made his debut in all three formats after several players were injured.

“My people and my friends inspired me a lot to reach this place. On being selected to play for India from a small village … they were also very happy. A lot of people are now talking about my village Know. More than anything. And, I like the logo of India on the jersey. I also like the Tamil Nadu logo on the jersey, but after putting it on the jersey of India, it was a different feeling. I feel like Was that my dream was fulfilled at that very moment. “Natarajan said that I think I would have celebrated a lot if I was with my people in Chinnappampatti, but I was alone and in quarantine at that time.

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“It was fantastic to make my Test debut with Vashi. He played a brilliant innings under pressure and he played well in both innings and helped us win the match. The experienced bowlers were injured and most of us were young players. Gabba has a history.” I heard it could be a challenging wicket against Australia. In the end, we felt that we had won the World Cup.

IPL 2021 will open on 9 April as an opener in the tournament between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians. SRH will play their first game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai on 11 April.