img source:crictracker.com
‘Virat Kohli gives you space to do your thing’ – Harshal Patel opens up on playing under the RCB skipper
Harshal Patel from RCB turned to be purely magical for them in the recently suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as he started flaunting his class right from day one. Before this, his journey in IPL wasn't a smooth one as he didn't get many chances.
However, his first show of the season against Mumbai Indians turned the game completely for RCB and he became a regular feature of the team. Moreover, Patel was the purple cap holder of the 14th season till the time league was in action. In the seven games he played, he had 17 wickets at an average of 15.11. It was the skipper Virat Kohli’s confidence in the pacer that kept him moving in crucial situations during the game. In the latest turn of events, Patel opined on his feelings, playing under Kohli. “The moment I was traded, Virat sent me a message, “welcome back, you are going to play here”. That made a big impact on my confidence and I realized this is a team where I can finally showcase all my skills. He gives you the space to do your thing. Even if you don’t execute at times he understands better than anybody that on a batter’s day, if they get hold of a bowler, you are going to go for runs.
