Before Delhi Capitals (DC) high-stakes clash with Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, batter Ashutosh Sharma appeared for a composed yet self-assured media interaction on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been in the spotlight after delivering a match-winning unbeaten 66 off just 31 balls against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL opener.
During the press conference, Ashutosh shared insights into his cricketing journey and detailed his preparation strategies. He also spoke about the experience of playing under the leadership of Axar Patel and expressed his excitement about the team’s return to their home ground in Delhi.
Speaking on the much-discussed Impact Player rule, Ashutosh emphasized the importance of staying focused in the moment and having faith in the process.
“It is about focusing on the process. When it’s time to bat, you just have to complete your role. I keep things simple and avoid taking pressure. When the time comes to bat, just play your natural game and do what I’ve learned,” he said.
Ashutosh shared his excitement about being back in Delhi for the team’s first home match of the season:
“It was my first year in Delhi, so I was really excited before the season. And the way we’re playing, it feels great to represent Delhi Capitals. It feels even better that now we’ll play on our own ground in front of our fans.”
Ashutosh Sharma Commends Axar Patel’s Leadership
Ashutosh Sharma praised Axar Patel‘s leadership, mentioning:
“Axar bhai leads with a calm head. He makes everyone feel comfortable, especially the younger players. The culture in the camp is very open. You can talk about anything with him, and that creates a great environment.”
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Speaking about the expected pitch conditions in Delhi, Ashutosh noted:
“Nowadays, players are quite familiar with the kind of surfaces they’ll encounter. With the level of cricket we play and the data available, we usually have a good idea of how the pitch will behave.”
”It’s really about adjusting to the situation during the game. If we lose early wickets, I have time to settle in; but if I come in later, I need to attack right away. Everything depends on the match scenario.”
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