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Naman Dhir on role clarity after IPL rule limits bowling
Naman Dhir explains how IPL's Impact Player rule affects his bowling role in India.
In brief
Naman Dhir explains how IPL's Impact Player rule affects his bowling role in India. Naman Dhir, India's new T20I all-rounder, says IPL's Impact Player rule limits his bowling opportunities but he remains focused on taking wickets in T20Is. Originally reported by mint.
Naman Dhir's India call-up
Naman Dhir earned his India call-up after scoring 173 off 64 balls for Amritsar Soormas against Mohali Kings in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 tournament.
Dhir's T20I performance
Dhir took five wickets in his first three T20Is against West Indies, including 3/31 in the first match and 2/39 in the third.
Impact Player rule effect
The IPL's Impact Player rule limits all-rounders like Dhir from bowling, reducing his opportunities in the league.
Dhir's bowling role
Dhir says he bowls two or three overs economically when the team needs him, focusing on taking wickets rather than attacking the ball.
Dhir's bowling strategy
Dhir observes batters' stances and movements to bowl economically, targeting small details to take wickets.
Dhir's recent success
Dhir dismissed Kamil Pooran (42) and Shimron Hetmyer (43) in the third T20I against West Indies to help India stay in the series.
Dhir's future plans
Dhir aims to contribute to India's win in the ongoing T20I series against West Indies, needing just one more victory to secure the series.
The one thing
Naman Dhir, India's new T20I all-rounder, says IPL's Impact Player rule limits his bowling opportunities but he remains focused on taking wickets in T20Is.
