New Delhi, April 14: Ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, seam-bowling all-rounder Ramandeep Singh lauded the impact of Dwayne Bravo’s mentorship, adding that he has been trying to bring champion’s mindset in every member of the team.
Bravo arrived in the KKR set-up as the side’s new mentor after Gautam Gambhir left post the 2024 IPL title win to join the Indian team as their head coach.
“An individual like him (Gambhir), in any dressing room, you’ll always miss him, obviously.”
“But I think DJ (Bravo) has (brought) a very strong champion mindset in the team. His logo is that he’s a champion, and seriously, he’s a champion. He’s trying to bring that mindset in every individual,” said Ramandeep in the pre-match press conference on Monday.
Shreyas Iyer had captained KKR to IPL 2024 title win, but is now the PBKS skipper. KKR are now led by Ajinkya Rahane and Ramandeep noted that there isn’t much to separate between the two in terms of leadership skills.
“To be honest, both of them are very good captains. I don’t think there’s anything lacking in either of them. But I think Ajinkya Rahane brings a lot of calmness in the dugout. He’s the type of player that every youngster should idolise.”
“His personality, the way he keeps himself around the game, everyone knows how he performs. Meanwhile, Shreyas has a very confident nature, executes his plans. I don’t think there’s anything lacking in either of them. But their game of play is different,” he added.
Asked about his role in the KKR set-up, Ramandeep explained, “I’ve been given a few roles in this team. The situation that the team demands, I try to play according to that situation. Obviously, you learn a lot from every match. I’m also trying to gain as much experience as possible, so that I can make myself a match winner.”
“What works for me is that I try to be fearless. When I think that the first ball is in my hitting area, I try to go for it. I also demand that the situation comes in my own way. Like after the 15th over, whatever the team’s plan is. I practice according to that situation as well.” (IANS)
