India pacer Harshal Patel reserves huge praise for Rohit: 'I don’t like lot of outside input. He fits in that personality as captain'

[sarcastic]

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/i-don-t-like-a-lot-of-outside-input-he-fits-in-that-personality-as-a-captain-india-pacer-reserves-huge-praise-for-rohit-sharma-101643885289874.html

 

“He [Rohit Sharma] will basically give you the ball and if he has confidence in you, he will not tell you about what to do. ‘You know what to do, just go and do it’. So, he is really good as captain and I really enjoy playing under those captains. I have my plans- Plan A, B, C so even when I get hit, I know what to do. I don’t like a lot of outside input and he fits in that personality as a captain. He is very relaxed and gives you the freedom,” Harshal said on the Star Sports' show 'Follow The Blues'.

The 31-year-old Harshal finished IPL 2021 with 32 wickets, which is the joint-highest for any bowler in a single season, joining Chennai Super Kings' Dwayne Bravo (2013) at the top of the list. He was also a part of the India squad that defeated New Zealand 3-0 in the T20I series last year. His variations with the wet ball were a big plus for the team and Harshal now sets his sights on the home series against the West Indies, beginning February 6.

The T20I series versus New Zealand was Harshal's maiden assignment in Indian colours and he picked up four wickets with the best bowling figures of 2/25. He also remembered head coach Rahul Dravid's piece of advice that focussed on living in the present moment.

“We know that you are a very confident bowler. We know what you want to do, you can or cannot do. I just want you to go out there and express yourself and enjoy the moment. We are going to back you no matter what,” recalled Harshal.

After a stellar IPL show last year, Harshal is also expected to fetch a hefty price in the upcoming IPL 2022 mega-auction. The Haryana cricketer wasn't among the three retained picks of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as the franchise decided to go with Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj. Harshal has kept himself at a base price of INR 2 crore and it remains to be seen whether his previous IPL franchise splurges big money on him.

 

I am not sure if Harshal is giving some genuine compliment or butter up the new captain to give him place in the playing XI. 
Nevertheless, Harshal will be key in India in the upcoming T20I world cup.

[Vijy]

1 hour ago, sarcastic said:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/i-don-t-like-a-lot-of-outside-input-he-fits-in-that-personality-as-a-captain-india-pacer-reserves-huge-praise-for-rohit-sharma-101643885289874.html

 

“He [Rohit Sharma] will basically give you the ball and if he has confidence in you, he will not tell you about what to do. ‘You know what to do, just go and do it’. So, he is really good as captain and I really enjoy playing under those captains. I have my plans- Plan A, B, C so even when I get hit, I know what to do. I don’t like a lot of outside input and he fits in that personality as a captain. He is very relaxed and gives you the freedom,” Harshal said on the Star Sports' show 'Follow The Blues'.

The 31-year-old Harshal finished IPL 2021 with 32 wickets, which is the joint-highest for any bowler in a single season, joining Chennai Super Kings' Dwayne Bravo (2013) at the top of the list. He was also a part of the India squad that defeated New Zealand 3-0 in the T20I series last year. His variations with the wet ball were a big plus for the team and Harshal now sets his sights on the home series against the West Indies, beginning February 6.

The T20I series versus New Zealand was Harshal's maiden assignment in Indian colours and he picked up four wickets with the best bowling figures of 2/25. He also remembered head coach Rahul Dravid's piece of advice that focussed on living in the present moment.

“We know that you are a very confident bowler. We know what you want to do, you can or cannot do. I just want you to go out there and express yourself and enjoy the moment. We are going to back you no matter what,” recalled Harshal.

After a stellar IPL show last year, Harshal is also expected to fetch a hefty price in the upcoming IPL 2022 mega-auction. The Haryana cricketer wasn't among the three retained picks of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as the franchise decided to go with Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj. Harshal has kept himself at a base price of INR 2 crore and it remains to be seen whether his previous IPL franchise splurges big money on him.

 

I am not sure if Harshal is giving some genuine compliment or butter up the new captain to give him place in the playing XI. 
Nevertheless, Harshal will be key in India in the upcoming T20I world cup.

or taking a dig at the previous tonty-tonty captain.

[zen]

Appears to be praising select IPL captains: 

 

"CSK is the best team I would ever like to play in IPL and MS Dhoni is the best captain in the world,” Harshal said.

Edited February 4, 2022 by zen

[zen]

Virat Kohli is a leader, team will celebrate his contributions, says Harshal Patel

[cricketfan28]

H Patel is a good t20 bowler, good pr skills as well.

[sarcastic]

2 hours ago, zen said:

Virat Kohli is a leader, team will celebrate his contributions, says Harshal Patel

Good find. Basically, he will sing the song for whoever is the captain to remain in their good books. 
Clever guy!

[zen]

1 hour ago, sarcastic said:

Good find. Basically, he will sing the song for whoever is the captain to remain in their good books. 
Clever guy!

Yep, not much point in discussing what some of these cricketers say 

 

At times, reporters ask questions so they are obliged to praise senior cricketers 

[Vijy]

4 hours ago, zen said:

Yep, not much point in discussing what some of these cricketers say 

 

At times, reporters ask questions so they are obliged to praise senior cricketers 

they know that it will improve their chances of being selected, so they will do whatever is needed on that front

[SRT100]

54 minutes ago, Vijy said:

they know that it will improve their chances of being selected, so they will do whatever is needed on that front

 

Of course.

 

It would be like career suicide if they said anything that is against what the current captain is like.

 

At the present point in time, not a single player is a guaranteed to play a game except the captain.

 

Its disappointing really, as India should have a few players that will automatically play. But such is the state of Indian cricket at the moment, no one is a lock to play.

 

 

[Vijy]

2 hours ago, SRT100 said:

 

Of course.

 

It would be like career suicide if they said anything that is against what the current captain is like.

 

At the present point in time, not a single player is a guaranteed to play a game except the captain.

 

Its disappointing really, as India should have a few players that will automatically play. But such is the state of Indian cricket at the moment, no one is a lock to play.

 

 

rahane is basically assured of a place in the test squad; rohit and kohli are not far behind; and chepu is also virtually assured of a seat

[SRT100]

9 minutes ago, Vijy said:

rahane is basically assured of a place in the test squad; rohit and kohli are not far behind; and chepu is also virtually assured of a seat

 

I was more talking about more in relation to form and quality of player.

 

 

[LordPrabhzy]

Yes but will he jump off the 11th floor?