Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan said that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be treating every match of the UAE leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as a final, which will help them to reach the playoffs of the season. Notably, SRH has had a disastrous campaign so far winning only one of the seven games in the first phase of IPL 2021, and are currently reeling at the bottom of the table.

SRH will be commencing its campaign in the UAE on September 22 against Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Describing the same, Rashid Khan said, “Definitely looking forward to the rest of the season. We did not have the ideal first half during the competition in India but we are reunited and looking forward to finishing up well. Will take every game as a final for us and give 100 percent.”

He further added, “From the last one and a half years, I have been working more on my batting, where the team needs it in 15,20, 25 runs. They are very crucial for the team in the target and while chasing as well. Just trying my best to do different things. I haven’t quite practiced different shots in the nets. It is just about having that kind of mindset. Wherever I hit the ball, I want to try my best to finish up well and use my wrists.”

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Elaborating the same, Rashid Khan said, “We have played enough games in the UAE and know the conditions very well. Before going to the UK, I played here. I think one doesn’t need to change much. It is a bit about mindset like which areas are good to bowl on these wickets. You have to just bowl according to the conditions and situations. Nothing much to change. I have the self-belief and confidence to deliver for the team.”