Elected ahead of the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League, Mayank Agarwal has become the nucleus in the last few years around which the Punjab Kings – formerly known as Kings XI Punjab – batting revolve. Mayank did his best in the 2020 edition at the UAE, as he scored 424 runs in 11 matches, scoring a century against the Rajasthan Royals in Sharjah. After a brilliant partnership with captain KL Rahul at the top of the innings, the opener looks to repeat the same in the 2021 edition that kickstarts on 9 April.
In a chat with ANI, Mayank opened up about his relationship with the Punjab Kings, his relationship with captain KL Rahul and how he saw renewed involvement in the team for this year’s IPL. The batsman also spoke about Chris Gayle and how challenging it is to keep himself fresh in the bio-bubble.
“It’s really good to play for the Punjab Kings. They have a very good atmosphere and whenever you come and play for them they make you feel at home. Every player is assigned a certain role, we’re on it Try to stick and then, depends on. The day a good bat is made, whoever is hitting the ball well, decides to lead the team to a good score or chase the target. , ”Said Mayank.
“But I wouldn’t say that the team revolves around one or two batsmen. I think it’s a collective effort and we try to see it that way. Well, KL Rahul is fantastic and with him It’s amazing to play. ” The fourth year that we are playing for Punjab and it is really good. We understand each other’s games, we gel really well. Communication on the field becomes very easy due to the friendship we have.
Mayank and Chris Gayle previously shared the dressing room for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and now the pair are teammates in the Punjab Kings. Mayank discusses how Gayle is an important team in this Punjab franchise and how the relationship with Universe Boss has evolved over the years.
“Well, I think that whichever team plays for Chris Gayle adds a lot of value, and that goes for us. He’s an important player for every team he plays for. One of its Part Chris is a very good man. And he is very funny. We have been playing with each other since RCB 2011, we know each other well, the relationship is very strong and fun with him. He is such a person Hai who loves to laugh, we make sure. During hard work and off-time, we make sure to have fun, “said the 30-year-old.
He said, “The most important thing for us is that we will do well collectively, not as a batting unit or bowling unit. If we can bat and bowl continuously together, I think when you Win more games, ”he said.
During the last edition of the IPL, Punjab were down and out in one stage, but the KL Rahul-led team made a remarkable comeback in the spring with a cluster of victories and the side were only eliminated from the playoff race after losing in the final group Gone. Face stage.
“This team has whatever it takes to spin things, but with that it is said that it will be very important to keep pace and play good cricket. We have seen that in a few years, after winning a few games our Strength lies. ” It is a group of lots of wins together. Anil Kumble (Director of Cricket Operations) and Wasim Jaffer (batting coach) have a fantastic play with a wealth of knowledge.
“Anyone who needs any kind of help in terms of trying to understand the situation better or something about their individual sports, they are there to help. They are always there to guide you, Along with others. Jonty Rhodes (fielding). Coach), Andy Flower (assistant coach) is wonderful as well, “he said.
Talking about new extras this year such as Dawood Malan, Moises Henkierage, Riley Meredith and Jhe Richardson, Mayank said: “Really excited to play with him. I’ve played before Moises, he’s a lovely guy . With Jhe. Richardson and Meredith are about to come, we are going to have a lot of momentum. David Malan is the number one T20 batsman in the world, really excited to play with him. “
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Mayank entered the bio-bubble for IPL 2020 in late August last year. Subsequently, he toured Australia, and then came back home for the series against England. Talking about the challenges of living in a bubble, Mayank said: “I think creating a routine is the biggest challenge in bubbles, you don’t have much space to do what you want to do. I think That if you can make a routine for yourself. And what I’ve done in the last few months has really helped me. You have a lot of time, you can do whatever you want. Let me read and play some games like. “
The league will begin behind closed doors as a precautionary measure against Coronavirus. Commenting on the absence of fans, Mayank said: “Certainly, playing in a full stadium is a wonderful feeling and it’s awful with all the noise and energy. It brings out the best of you, but that being said That’s with the present. Situation, it’s best if we play behind closed doors. “
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