But keeping the energy levels up or being a bit more intimidating on the field, that’s very much in our control and we need to work on this aspect all the time,” he said. Ultimately, it was about handling situations out there in the middle and a bit more intelligently,” the 43-year-old said. Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal: Who is the GOAT of tennis? Termed slow starters due to their tendency to falter at the beginning of each IPL edition, Jayawardene was happy with the team learning to adapt this time on the slower UAE pitches. But we got much better in the second [against KKR]. Both on your website and other media.
The former Sri Lankan batsman said the quality of their fast bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah, creates enough opportunities for them.
“There will be some days when players won’t be able to deliver at the same level.
They have been dominant thus far, winning five of the seven games, four of them on the trot, but Jayawardene knows that they cant’ lower their guard. (Source: PTI), Phase 1 votes today, 71 seats to see polling, Editorial: Bihar polls outcome will have a bearing far beyond the state. They have been dominant thus far, winning five of the seven games, four of them on the trot, but Jayawardene knows that they cant’ lower their guard. “Right now, we are creating a culture within the group and everyone understands that everyone is important. There are a few guys who are at the wings, who we might look at giving certain positions and certain match-ups. “Since then, we have been consistent as we are trying to improve in all departments and play consistent cricket. Mahela Jayawardene is Mumbai Indians' head coach. In the third game, we showed inconsistency and yet we came from nowhere and pushed it into the Super Over [loss against RCB],” he said. “As a coach you are never going to be at ease in a tournament of this level. Published Date: October 15, 2020 9:01 PM IST. So you can’t complain after seven matches, to be having 12 points and having two losses, one of those being Super Over. Also Read - MI vs RCB Dream11 Team Prediction Dream11 IPL 2020: Captain, Vice-captain, Fantasy Playing Tips, Probable XIs For Today's Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore T20 Match 48 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7.30 PM IST October 28 Wednesday. Yes, you can say that we may lose a bit of momentum, but I think the players understand and they have been responding well to the challenges that we put across to them both mentally and physically,” Jayawardene said. The pitches in the UAE are getting slower with each passing day but Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene is keen to persist with their pace-heavy attack. So you can’t complain after seven matches, to be having 12 points and having two losses, one of those being Super Over.