The 28-year-old pacer from Ambala, who made his debut for the franchise in 2023, has taken 36 wickets in 32 matches in his IPL career so far with an impressive strike rate of 17.72. He also played a key role in KKR\u2019s title-winning campaign in IPL 2024, claiming 11 wickets in 10 matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the team gears up for the upcoming season, Arora has been putting in extensive work during the training camp, focusing on improving different aspects of his bowling. \u201cOverall, the preparation is solid. We're playing practice matches and also honing our variations in the nets. As a fast bowler, you always want to prepare well and improve your skills so that you can execute them effectively in match situations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arora is particularly excited about the opportunity to work closely with former teammate Tim Southee, who has joined the franchise as bowling coach this season. The former New Zealand captain brings enormous experience to the role, having taken more than 700 international wickets and previously represented KKR for three seasons between 2021 and 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the chance to learn from Southee again, Arora said, \u201cTim Southee is a legend with tons of experience. We\u2019ve been teammates with KKR before in 2023, and I learned a lot from him then. Now that he\u2019s our bowling coach, I\u2019ll get more time to work with him and learn from his experience to improve my skills. There\u2019s a lot I can learn from him, and it\u2019s going to be fun working with him.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Known for his ability with the new ball, Arora is also looking to expand his repertoire and adapt to the conditions he is likely to face during the season. \u201cAs you must have seen at Eden Gardens last year, the new ball swings only for the first three or four overs, maximum. After that, there is no swing because of the conditions and the nature of the wicket. So, the variations become very important in those situations,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With that in mind, Arora has been working on refining his variations and improving his execution, something that worked well for him during the previous season. Last year, we had a bit of success while executing yorkers with the new ball. As a bowler, you must use the ground's dimensions to your advantage and choose deliveries wisely against each batter,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Known for his ability with the new ball, Arora is also looking to expand his repertoire and adapt to the conditions he is likely to face during the season. \u201cAs you must have seen at Eden Gardens last year, the new ball swings only for the first three or four overs, maximum. After that, there is no swing because of the conditions and the nature of the wicket. So, the variations become very important in those situations,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead, Arora said the team\u2019s focus remains on continuing their preparation and being ready for the upcoming phase of training in Kolkata. \u201cOur mindset is focused on going to the next camp in Kolkata and being mentally and physically prepared to give 110% there,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n