\"Preparation\u2019s been good. It\u2019s always an optional session, but the guys look after their own space. Everyone\u2019s in a different space, but as a collective, I think we\u2019re moving quite nicely. Guys are prepared individually and make sure that they come ready for a big occasion tonight, and we\u2019re all looking forward to it,\" Rickelton told broadcasters ahead of the clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his form batting at number three, where he averages 65 this year, Rickelton said the role had given him a fresh perspective in terms of his batting in the shortest format. \"I\u2019ll take that to start, but I think it\u2019s just a different perspective, I suppose. Being lopsided in as an opener specialist can close your mind off to a few things. I think walking in there, that first game in Paarl against the West Indies, kind of opened my mind to how to play it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI was fortunate enough to bat with Aiden, who spent a lot of time at three. And I\u2019ve just tried to have a bit more perspective on the game and a broader look at it instead of just saying it\u2019s my time now. I\u2019ve got to put these guys under pressure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cStill looking to put guys under pressure, trusting my instincts a lot more, and just making sure that I\u2019m trying to make the right decision at the right time because your entry points are so different and different phases of the game require different things.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo it\u2019s still an evolving skill, still something I\u2019m trying to learn, but I\u2019m just trying to make sure that I keep an open book and not close my mind off to too many things,\" he elaborated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cStill looking to put guys under pressure, trusting my instincts a lot more, and just making sure that I\u2019m trying to make the right decision at the right time because your entry points are so different and different phases of the game require different things.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe haven\u2019t travelled much as well, just from a travelling fatigue perspective. But we\u2019re very familiar with the conditions. We've gotten used to calling Ahmedabad our second home in a way. So the guys are accustomed to the ground. We know what the wicket\u2019s going to offer. We prepared really well, and it\u2019s just about executing our skill on the night.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n