Will stick to my style, can never hit a reverse flick off a fast bowler, says Amla
KINGS XI PUNJAB opener Hashim Amla has stated that he will stick to his own style and will never try to hit audacious reverse flicks like his South African teammate AB de Villiers.
Amla, who was leading KXIP’s chase after RCB managed a 148 run total courtesy of de Villiers’ quick-fire 89, scored an unbeaten 58 to take the Punjab franchise to a comfortable eight wicket win. When asked if he would ever go for reverse flicks, Amla told PTI,
“No, I will never ever try a reverse flick off a fast bowler. Any shot that you want to try out in the match requires lots of practice. Like the ramp shot is common in T20s as lots of players have it in their arsenal. When I come to practice, I come with my specific set of plans.”
Amla showered praise on team skipper Glenn Maxwell and added that the Aussie swashbuckler is receptive to new ideas from seniors.
“Maxi is a very relaxed guy. He urges everyone to play a confident game of cricket. I have had many interactions with Maxi since the last edition of IPL and he has been very receptive. Also he is a wonderful player. If he gets going, he gets destructive.”
Amla believes that Murali Vijay’s absence is a great loss for KXIP, however, it will be an opportunity for a youngster to step up.
“Vijay is an exceptional T20 player as we have all seen in all these editions of IPLs. But his absence also means an opportunity for another player to step up and win matches for Kings XI Punjab.”
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