Coming into the DLF Indian Premier League (IPL) from a Test series, Ramnaresh Sarwan looks all set to change his batting style from the longest to the shortest version of the game in a matter of days as he joins the Kings XI Punjab.
“I am looking forward to it. I think it’s a great opportunity for all of us here and as an individual. I think every player here is just great to be a part of such a great team and to be part of a great group of guys, people from all over the world. Just looking forward to whenever I get my opportunity,” the West Indian was quoted as saying on his arrival in the country.
Twenty20 exposes youngsters to big names in the world of cricket. Referring to this, Sarwan said exclusively to one of our reporters, “I think it’s a great experience. Obviously this has never happened before. I think it’s a great opportunity for the younger players and seniors as they will get to know each other. Not only young players in India, but also the players that you’ve been playing against for quite sometime. I think it’s a great pleasure to be in the dressing room with Mahela Jayawardena, Irfan Pathan, Brett Lee, Kumar Sangakkara – people who I’ve played against, Yuvraj Singh, I could go on and on. So I think that’s its great to be in that situation. I don’t think it happens all the time, it’s a unique situation and you got to appreciate it.”
He’ll be sharing the dressing room with captain, Yuvraj Singh who’s always been on the opposition team when faced earlier. However, the West Indian batsman said that you just have to enjoy the moment, it’s a unique situation and it bodes well for the cricketing future.
His side, the Kings XI Punjab, has lost both their opening encounters and goes into the match against the Mumbai Indians hoping to open their tally in the IPL.
When asked about how he feels, Sarwan said that he was not sure whether he was in the final playing eleven but that his side needed to win to get some momentum going into the next few games. He also added that they are disappointed they lost the first two games. However, their spirits are up so it was important that they stayed positive and kept moving forward as a team.
About the glitz and glamour associated with the game, he said that being from the Caribbean he was not at all surprised and added that Twenty20 cricket tends to attach glamour to the game.
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