Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner has backed young Indian batsmen Priyam Garg and Abhishek Sharma to “keep playing their natural game” after their disappointing outing against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The 19-year-old Garg (12) and 20-year-old Sharma (7) couldn’t grab the opportunity as the former was bowled while trying to scoop the ball past the keeper and the latter fell prey to a terrible mix-up with Rashid Khan.
Vijay Shankar could not even open his account.
Warner though said he has faith in young Indian batsmen.
“We wouldn’t have put them (young Indian pair) in the middle over if we didn’t think they are not good enough,” Warner said in the post-match press conference.
“Anyone who wants to criticise the middle order batting, ... It is something I haven’t seen before — three bizzare dismissals. I encourage them to keep playing their way and not think too much about the scenario or situation out there.”
“We rely on our senior players to guide these guys out there in the middle, my message to the youngsters was to play their natural game, that’s the only way one can learn. It can be difficult at times, it is pressure environment, it’s got to keep it calm and simple for them.”