IPL 2022: CSK vs SRH Live – The IPL-15 was the stage for two Indian stars to make a comeback — Hardik Pandya and T Natarajan. With both back from injury and making a mark in the IPL 2022, former head coach Ravi Shastri is happy, especially for ‘death over specialist Natarajan, who was a big miss for Team India during the T20 World Cup 2021. Follow CSK vs SRH, IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri happy to see ‘death over specialist’ T Natarajan making comeback from injury, says ‘We missed him in T20 World Cup’
“Very happy for him (Natarajan). We missed him in the World Cup. He would’ve been a certainty had he been fit. He got injured against England when we were playing the ODI series and we really missed him in the World Cup,” Ravi Shastri told ESPNCricinfo. India had made a group stage exit in the T20 World Cup in 2021.
IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri happy to see ‘death over specialist’ T Natarajan making comeback from injury, says ‘We missed him in T20 World Cup’
T Natarajan, who came to limelight in India’s historic Test series win in Australia in early 2021, suffered a knee injury and missed most part of the year before making a comeback in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s second match of the IPL 15 here on Monday.
“He’s that specialist death bowler, bowls those yorkers very skilfully. He’s got great control. He is skiddy. A bit quicker than you think and hits the bat,” Ravi Shastri said.
The 31-year-old, who was bought back by SRH for Rs 4 crore, made a fine comeback after 12 months, picking 2 for 26 from his full quota of four overs, even as they suffered their second defeat on the trot with a 12-run loss.
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Natarajan was seen at his former best. He used the most potent weapons yorkers successfully and restricted Lucknow Super Giants batters. Natarajan gave away just 26 runs in exchange for two wickets in his four overs on Monday.
IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri happy to see ‘death over specialist’ T Natarajan making comeback from injury, says ‘We missed him in T20 World Cup’
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IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri happy to see ‘death over specialist’ T Natarajan making comeback from injury, says ‘We missed him in T20 World Cup’
Shastri was the head coach when the left-arm pacer made his debut for India across the three formats in their memorable 2020-21 tour to Australia. The former coach said Natarajan was a lucky charm for them.
“Every game I’ve picked him we’ve won. In his debut in T20, India won. In his debut in Test cricket, India won. From a net bowler, he played those other two formats,” Shastri said.
SRH will next face defending champions Chennai Super Kings on April 9.
IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri happy to see ‘death over specialist’ T Natarajan making comeback from injury, says ‘We missed him in T20 World Cup’
