IPL 2017 auction sensation T Natarajan has been bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise for the Indian Premier League 2018. He is very excited to share the dressing room with Indian star bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who retained his Purple Cap in IPL 2017.
KXIP bought him for Rs 3 crores in last season to make him the highest paid uncapped player in last year’s auction. But he had a miserable season as he managed just two wickets in six games at an economy rate of 9.
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While thanking Hyderabad based franchise, he quoted to Sportstar “I was out of action for nearly five months, didn’t get to play much cricket. So, regardless of who picked me, I would’ve been pleased. At this point, I’m just glad to be a part of the Sunrisers squad.”
Natarajan may have struggled with the ball last IPL but the time he spent with the KXIP was a learning curve. “Playing for Punjab was a great experience,” he said.
“I was out of action for nearly five months, didn’t get to play much cricket. So, regardless of who picked me, I would’ve been pleased. At this point, I’m just glad to be a part of the Sunrisers squad.”
“It was my first year in the IPL and all my team-mates, the management and the support staff there were all very nice and helpful,” he said adding, “Even my game has got better — it (IPL stint) taught me how to handle pressure and what lengths to bowl when the odds are stacked against me.”
Meanwhile, he expressed his excitement over sharing the dressing room with Team India’s star bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. “Playing alongside him (Kumar) will obviously help. Last season, I wasn’t playing at my best. I wasn’t quite content with my performance. So, this time I wish to give my 100 percent with Hyderabad. The focus will be on bettering my slower balls and delivering yorkers at the death,” he added.
Also Read: SRH's retention for IPL 2018The Indian Premier League has changed his life with a wave of a magic wand. He commented on the same and concluded “Everyone’s talking and writing about me, it’s a new feeling. My parents too are very, very happy. I’m the eldest of five siblings – three sisters and one brother. They’re all excited (laughs).”
The 26-year-old, who made heads turn with 10 wickets from seven matches in the inaugural season of the State’s domestic T20 tournament — Tamil Nadu Premier League, would hope to deliver on his promise come April.
