Coach Khurasiya has helped us attain new heights: Azharuddeen

Mohammed Azharuddeen en route his ton.
| Picture Credit score: R.V. MOORTHY

Mohammed Azharuddeen wanted a DRS overview to overturn the on-field resolution off the ultimate ball of the primary day’s play between Gujarat and Kerala within the Ranji Trophy semifinal right here and stay not out going into the second day.

The wicketkeeper-batter went on to bat the whole thing of day two, taking part in over 300 deliveries to stay unbeaten on 149, placing his aspect on the ascendancy. Azharuddeen has been one amongst many Kerala batters who’ve discovered a brand new lease of life below head coach Amay Khurasiya.

“Be it me or every other batter, we have now adopted the coach’s recommendation whereas batting this event and that has helped us attain new heights,” Azharuddeen talked about.

“His philosophy includes batting out time relatively than making an attempt to hit 400 runs on a single day and this will even drain the opponents down mentally, having to subject virtually 220-230 overs,” he stated.

After a swap to the middle-order this season, the 30-year-old has impressed for his State, scoring 573 runs (on the finish of day two) at a mean of 71.62.

“After trying on the expertise and limitations of every participant, the coach recommended I bat at six as a result of the place required some working between the wickets and a few attacking play,” he stated.

“The coach may be very concerned within the sport. He’s approaching the again of worldwide expertise and understands every of our journeys. He sends the precise messages on the proper time,” Azharuddeen added.