KKR's Ramandeep Eyes Opening Slot After Impressive Knock Against MI
Ramandeep, who scored 22 runs off 12 balls against Mumbai Indians, has expressed his desire to open for Kolkata Knight Riders. Currently playing as a finisher, he aims to contribute more by taking on the opening role. Despite KKR's recent struggles, Ramandeep is eager to adapt and help the team find their winning combination.
IPL defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have won only one of the first three matches of this season so far, with their latest defeat coming against Mumbai Indians on Monday. Batting first, Kolkata scored 116 runs and lost by 8 wickets. Ramandeep was the second highest scorer for Kolkata in this match. He scored 22 runs off 12 balls. Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 26 runs off 16 balls. After the match, Ramandeep said that he wants to contribute even more to the team by opening the batting.
Ramandeep mainly plays as a finisher for Kolkata. He has rarely batted above No. 7 for franchises. But he has now sent a clear message to the franchise and asked them to give him the opening role. In the press conference after the match, Ramandeep said, "I want to open me. That's what I'm trying to do. "
Further, during the conversation, Ramandeep said that he is happy to take up any role given to him by the management as his main goal is to become a match-winner for the team.
He further said, "Where the combination of the team is set, where I get an opportunity in the team, I have to try to do well there. You have to try to be a match-winner. "
Apart from this, Ramandeep also criticized the mega auction as it changes a lot in the composition of the team. "Mega auctions are frustrating. You decide on a combination and then every three years you have to change the team. But that's no excuse; The teams will try to find their winning combination as soon as possible and we are also trying to find our winning combination. "