IPL 2021: Sunrisers Hyderabad will take every game as final, says Rashid Khan
Sunrisers Hyderabad leg-spinner Rashid Khan said that his team will play every match of the second phase of the IPL 2021 as a final in an attempt to qualify for playoffs.
In Short
- Sunrisers Hyderabad will take every game as final in IPL: Rashid Khan
- Definitely looking forward to the rest of the season in UAE: Rashid
- SRH will begin its campaign in UAE on September 22 against Delhi Capitals
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan said that Sunrisers Hyderabad will play every match of the UAE leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as a final in an attempt to seal the playoffs berth.
Notably, SRH has had a disastrous campaign so far winning only one of the seven games in the first phase of IPL 2021 and are currently placed at the bottom of the table.
SRH will begin its campaign in the UAE on September 22 against Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium. Hyderabad also had a change in captaincy as David Warner was replaced by Kane Williamson.
“Definitely looking forward to the rest of the season. We did not have the ideal first half during the competition in India but we are reunited and looking forward to finishing up well. Will take every game as a final for us and give 100 percent," Rashid Khan said in a video posted by the franchise on Friday.
"Will treat every game as a final for us and we will give our 100%"
Just what the #OrangeArmy was waiting to hear from you @rashidkhan_19 #OrangeArmy #OrangeOrNothing #IPL2021 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ZkqEIdQ2YZ — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 17, 2021
"From the last one and a half years, I have been working more on my batting, where the team needs it in 15,20, 25 runs. They are very crucial for the team in the target and while chasing as well. Just trying my best to do different things. I haven’t quite practiced different shots in the nets. It is just about having that kind of mindset. Wherever I hit the ball, I want to try my best to finish up well and use my wrists."
"We have played enough games in the UAE and know the conditions very well. Before going to the UK, I played here. I think one doesn’t need to change much. It is a bit about mindset like which areas are good to bowl on these wickets. You have to just bowl according to the conditions and situations. Nothing much to change. I have the self-belief and confidence to deliver for the team."