Dubai: Assistant coach Mohammad Kaif takes into account the first match in the second half of the Indian Premier League will set a tone for the rest of the tournament for the Delhi table toppers table.
The second leg of the T20 League, which was suspended in May due to the increase in Covid-19 cases in India and many infections on the Bio-Bubble IPL, is scheduled to be continued in the UAE from September 19.
Capitals are currently perched on top of the point table with 12 points from eight matches.
“There was a big break after the first half of the IPL, but we were lucky that most players have played international cricket regularly,” Kaif said like saying in the media release.
“We have a balanced side because there are players with international cricket experience and domestic players, who have displayed good performance.
The first match will be important to us.” Our performance in the first match will set momentum for us, “he said.
Kaif added that the role of some players in the team could change due to changes in place from India to the UAE.” We play well in India and now we have to advance our performance here UAE.
The role for some players compared to the first half of the IPL can change because the conditions are different here.
“We have to start again in the second round of the tournament.
We want to get used to the conditions here in the next few days and also play several training matches,” said the 40-year-old person.
Battsman Batsman Shreyas Iyer, who left the first half of the season due to a shoulder injury, he returned to the side for the second leg.
“There isn’t much change in the squad compared to the first half of the tournament, but the biggest added value for us is that Shreyas Iyer returns to the squad.” He was a fantastic player and he played well for us in the last few seasons.
We hope to see it playing this season, “Kaif said.
The capital is set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on September 22.