DC vs KKR, IPL 2023: Ahead of Delhi Capitals match against Kolkata Knight Riders, DC Assistant Coach Shane Watson has backed star India opener Prithvi Shaw. Shaw has been struggling in the ongoing IPL 2023 after scoring truckload of runs in domestic cricket. Watson further said that he believes Shaw is as skilled as any other batter in Indian and should use his aggressive instinct and skill without any fear of failure. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
Used as an ‘Impact Player’ during Delhi Capitals’ loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Shaw looked cold after not taking to the field during the fielding and was run out for a duck. He has so far scored just 34 runs in IPL 2023 across five innings and has reached double figures twice. His barren run in IPL could also keep him away from the national side. Shaw had last represented India in an international match in a T20I against Sri Lanka on July 25, 2021.
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Watson talks with ICC ahead of the DC vs KKR clash
Watson, who is Prithvi’s assistant coach at the Capitals, said as quoted by ICC, “The talks with Prithvi has been really just to have the freedom to go out there and trust his skills.”
“Prithvi is as skilled as any batter in India. The biggest thing for him is to just continue allowing himself to access those skills with no fear about making a mistake or getting out,” added Watson.
Watson is keen that Shaw gets a chance to replicate his class and wants those overseeing his game to believe in him and his abilities.
“Players like Prithvi do not just fall out of trees. Someone with his skill does not come along that often, and that is why we just want to help him as much as we possibly can to allow him to show the incredible batting skills he has got,” said Watson.
“That is the real big reinforcement we are giving him as a coaching group because we all know the skill he has got. When he is batting at his best, he can take down the best bowlers in all conditions,” added Watson.
DC is at the bottom of the IPL points table, having lost all their five games so far. They will next play Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on April 20.
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