Dravid brings a different dimension to our team, wears his heart on the sleeve: JP Duminy

UNDERACHIEVERS FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS, Delhi Daredevils are witnessing a complete turnaround this year and middle-order batsman JP Duminy credits mentor Rahul Dravid to have added a ‘different dimension’ to the team. The 32-year-old believes it’s a great learning curve for the team to train under the former Indian captain, who has a lot of IPL experience.

As reported by cricket.com.au, the Proteas batsman said,  

“It has been a short time but he has been a great help so far. He has had a similar role with Rajasthan Royals and he has a fair share of success with them. He brings a different dimension to our team and the type of character he is, he wears his heart on his sleeve, and he commits a hundred per cent to whatever he puts his mind to. That’s what you want from a coach, that he understands his players. I think man management, from a player’s point of view, is very crucial in these types of tournaments. The way he manages us as international players gives us the tools to be successful as a team.”

Speaking about his experience with the Delhi franchise, the southpaw expressed his pleasure on witnessing different cultures within his team. 

“I have enjoyed it (playing for DD) immensely while playing for different teams and the great thing about the IPL is that you build friendships outside your own country. You get to understand the different cultures within one team and that’s been the most rewarding part of being in the IPL, apart from the playing experience in front of packed crowds.”