Dubai: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) All-Rounder Mohammad the Prophet said that it was difficult to play the game after sitting on a bench for a long time.
Mumbai Indians on Friday completed IPL 2021 in fifth position.
The side ended their IPL 2021 campaign with a 42-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) but failed to qualify for the playoffs.
“As a cricket, it’s hard to sit on a bench and then chosen for a game.
It was our last match, so the management told me that I was free to play.
I tried for an economical spell, Mumbai down to a good start.
I got a chance, It’s hard to play the game after a long time, “said the Prophet during a post-match press conference.
In the match against Mumbai, the Prophet finally took five catches and this was the first time, that a player managed to take five catches in an IPL match.
“When the catch comes, it will take it.
Take it to a very important opportunity, I focus on my field.
I took five catches and it was good to take them,” said the Prophet.
Indian Mumbai has scored 235 in 20 overs from SRH behind the blisters from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav.
For SRH, Jason’s holder returned with four numbers.