Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Devdutt Padikkal said on Saturday that the break between the two halves of the IPL 2021 wasn’t huge and therefore all the team has to do is continuing with the momentum it had gained in the first half.
“It’s almost felt like we are continuing the tournament again. It doesn’t feel like that we have had a long break because we have had enough cricket in between as well. It does not feel like a huge break. So, it’s just about continuing with the momentum we had in the first phase of the season,” said Padikkal in a video interview posted by the franchise on their Twitter account.
Asked about the expectations for Bangalore to win the trophy this season, Padikkal sounded optimistic. “I would hope so. Every year, everyone comes with the same hope to win the IPL. Hopefully, this is our year. We have a good squad and got some good replacements coming in as well. So, we look ready for the challenge and continue with the momentum that we have.”
Padikkal concluded by saying he got no individual goals for the second half of IPL 2021 and wants to contribute to the team’s success. “Nothing specific. I just want to continue to contribute to the side and help the team win at the end of the day. That’s what every one of us wants. No specific individual goals as such. Just want to contribute to the team.”