Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody believes that during the current Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) season, teams have tried to attack Gujarat Titans (GT) leg spinner Rashid Khan.
He emphasized that the majority of opponents in the previous edition chose to see Rashid’s overs through. According to Moody, batsmen have changed their strategy to deal with the cunning spinner this time around.
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The 57-year-old emphasized how, despite not knowing which way the ball would turn, batters have attempted to play strokes against Rashid. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Moody made the following comments regarding the GT vice-captain:
“What I’m noticing is that oppositions are taking a slightly different approach against Rashid Khan. They are taking a higher risk against him, and therefore, that presents opportunities to take wickets.
“Previously, people thought about getting in and out of his 24 balls without any damage, and then we’ll try to catch up with the other bowlers that are around. But I’ve seen a number of teams try to play him a lot more aggressively, still without any idea of which way it is turning.”
Rashid Khan has displayed outstanding form in the cash-rich division this year. He has taken 14 wickets from seven games, making him the IPL 2023’s top wicket-taker at the moment. This season, he has also a hattrick, which came against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Noor Ahmad, a left-arm Afghan spinner, has been a vital addition to Gujarat’s line-up this year, according to Tom Moody, since he has bowled exceptionally well alongside Rashid Khan.
He urged that the squad consider sticking with the same lineup, particularly for home games. Moody continued:
“I think it gives them a really exciting option, particularly at home because it is a big venue. If the wickets do dry out a little bit, then there is a little more assistance turn-wise. It could be a combination they do stick with because they complement each other. But I wouldn’t ink it in because someone like Alzarri Joseph is a very special bowler.”
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