South African speedster Kagiso Rabada, who re-united with his Delhi team-mates in the Indian T20 League on Friday believes that the side has enough potential to challenge the best in the league.
Kagiso Rabada will be a key player for Delhi in 2019 Indian T20 league. AFP/ Ishara S Kodikara
"I think we have put together a great squad this time around. It is a fairly young and I feel there's a good mixture of overseas players along with the Indian players. We have some very exciting spinners as well along with good batsmen. Of course, the pace bowling is going to be one of our strengths and I am really looking forward to playing a part in my team's success this season" said Rabada.
"We know that the name of the franchise has changed, and we will be playing in new colours. We have a new slate with new goals on it and I am excited to see how Delhi is going to progress this season. What is essential is that it's a fairly young team that has kind of stuck together through a couple of seasons and is now growing together to get valuable experience. I think we have the potential to be a powerhouse in the future."
Rabada, ranked third in ICC Test Rankings, and fifth in ICC ODI Rankings is keen on teaming up with the likes of Ishant Sharma, Trent Boult and Chris Morris among others. "We are quite a strong unit. We have always had a good pace bowling attack since I have been here but this year it's a little bit different as we have added in some depth which shall help us in being even more effective as a unit," said the South African.
Speaking on the need for consistency, Rabada said that he believes T20 is more about making correct decisions on the spot. "Of course, the margin for error is getting lesser as both batsmen and bowlers have become more skilled. But I feel in T20 cricket, you don't need as much consistency as you need in the longer formats. In T20 cricket, you need to weigh up your options and make certain choices which have more changes of going your way. You have to act quickly in T20 cricket and yes whatever you want to bowl, you have to be clear in your mind and give it your best shot."
