“The way I see it, there’s no role for a presenter now. That’s how T20 cricket is played these days, unless you’re 20/3 or 4, which won’t happen every day,” Sharma commented.
He stressed the need for a mindset shift to keep up with the game’s evolution, saying, “If you don’t change your mindset, you’re going to get crushed. People on the other side are thinking about the game differently and they are. taking”. the next level.”
Sharma believes that all seven batsmen in a team must perform their duties effectively, regardless of the result. He stated: “I think if you get a good score it’s good, but even if you get a good 30-40 with just 10-15 or 20 balls it’s (just) good because you’re playing the role for the team. The game has changed “.
Having played T20 cricket for a considerable time, Sharma is now looking to approach batting differently, even if it means occasional redundancies. He brought up his recent failures against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings but is undeterred in his search for a new style.
“I just want to play that way and see what I can do. I’ve played this format for a long time and a certain way. But now I want to do different things. While I’m doing that, (if) I go out, (it) doesn’t really bother me.” Sharma stated.
When it comes to power shots, Sharma acknowledges that he can’t match the strength of the likes of Tim David, Kieron Pollard and cameron green. Instead, he focuses on timing the ball and finding the sweet spot, highlighting his belief in the effectiveness of well-timed shots.
“I know (that) I can’t match the power of guys like Tim David, Kieron Pollard and Cameron Green. They’re power hitters; they can hit 100 meters with ease,” Sharma explained.
Sharma also praised fellow batsman Suryakumar Yadav for his approach, crediting his success to the hard work he has put in over the years. He mentioned Yadav’s consistent performances in domestic cricket and predicted a bright future for him.
The Mumbai and India Indians captain acknowledged his team’s status as a collection of superstars, but stressed that the franchise has played a pivotal role in developing these players through its scouting process.
“It’s a superstar team, but it’s because the franchise has worked for it. All these players are part of the big auction pool, we’ve bought them,” Sharma said, noting the efforts of the team’s scouts to identify talent like Jasprit Bumrah and Akshar Patel.
Sharma also expressed confidence in the potential of young players Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera, predicting that they would become “big stars” for both the Mumbai Indians and India in the future.
As Sharma prepares to lead India to the final of the World Test Championship and the World Cup Over 50 later this year, he reflected on the 2011 World Cup, admitting he missed most of the tournament due to his disappointment at not being selected. He described it as a year of setbacks that prompted him to make significant changes to his game and routines.
With his renewed approach to T20 cricket, Sharma aims to push the boundaries and adapt to the changing dynamics of the game, with his sights set on achieving success in upcoming tournaments.
(With contributions from PTI)
