Even after a rain-abandoned game, Tyagi stated that the team's determination is strong. \u201cWe have it in our minds that we have to win the match. We are quite hungry,\u201d he said before the contest at Eden Gardens. \u201cOur planning is complete. Hopefully, the result goes in our favour.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tyagi\u2019s return to form has not been easy. He shared his ongoing struggles with injuries and the major changes he made to his bowling technique. \u201cI faced a lot of problems related to injuries, mainly a shin splint issue that wasn\u2019t getting better,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Working closely with his childhood physios, Tyagi underwent significant changes. \u201cI made a lot of changes to how I run, whether to shorten my run-up, and the basic mechanics of sprinting.\u201d However, the transition was challenging. \u201cWhen the basics of my run-up changed, my arms and legs moved differently. I couldn\u2019t load correctly, and I wasn\u2019t able to repeat the same action. I had to find what worked best for me because I had issues like out-jumping, which I needed to fix to become a better bowler.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fortunately for KKR, Tyagi feels his biggest strength is still there. \u201cPace is a very natural thing; it\u2019s inside your body, you don\u2019t have to bring it from outside,\u201d he said. \u201cIf I run with good rhythm and bowl continuously, it just comes to me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With injuries affecting key players, Tyagi mentioned that the team had prepared for such situations. \u201cWe knew well in advance that there were two or three injuries in the team. We were in camps in Mumbai for a long time, preparing our combinations. It became easier because everyone knew their role ahead of time. Yes, injuries are a setback, but you have to learn to manage them.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking back on his inconsistent IPL journey, he acknowledged his limited appearances. \u201cIt\u2019s not the team\u2019s fault because I was unfit myself. Last year, I took a break from cricket to focus solely on getting fit because whenever I started playing, the same issues would happen. I\u2019m not thinking about the past anymore; I want to carry out what I\u2019ve learned.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bowling in the powerplay at a high-scoring place like Eden Gardens comes with its own challenges. However, Tyagi credited Dwayne Bravo\u2019s presence for guiding pressure. \u201cWhen you are under pressure, you can\u2019t always think straight. A bowler might just keep bowling the same delivery after getting hit,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s where Bravo\u2019s extensive T20 experience helps. It gives us an idea of what the best ball on a specific wicket might be and boosts our confidence in our skills.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking back on his inconsistent IPL journey, he acknowledged his limited appearances. \u201cIt\u2019s not the team\u2019s fault because I was unfit myself. Last year, I took a break from cricket to focus solely on getting fit because whenever I started playing, the same issues would happen. I\u2019m not thinking about the past anymore; I want to carry out what I\u2019ve learned.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
KKR key bowler, Sunil Narine, was ill, and his selection will only be confirmed before the match. \"Varun Charavarthy had injured his little finger on his left hand while taking Abhishek\u2019s catch in the match vs SRH. The medical team has been working closely with him. He bowled his full set at training today,\" said the KKR statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n