Dhir and the art of bouncing back
Indian cricketer Naman Dhir has gained attention for his unique ability to take wickets immediately after conceding a six in T20 international matches. Dhir credits his success to his dual role as a batter, which helps him anticipate the movements and strategies of opposing players.
Why it matters
Dhir's performance is a notable development in modern T20 cricket, where bowlers are increasingly required to be resilient under pressure.
If you want to learn the art of instantly bouncing back in an international cricket contest, dial Naman Dhir.
Conceding sixes in an unforgiving format for the bowlers may put many off but not Dhir. Whether you believe it or not, each of the 26-year-old’s first five wickets in T20Is have come immediately after maximums.
While it occurred thrice in the opening India-West Indies match in Lucknow, history repeated itself in the third game in Indore on Sunday, when the off-spinning all-rounder sent back Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran.
Dhir has not been afraid to tease batters, but he revealed that his primary duty was to deliver tight spells. “My responsibility is to bowl two or three economical overs. In T20 cricket, an attacking option can also be a defensive option because there is nothing better than taking a wicket,” he told JioStar.
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