Playing against Kuldeep, Jadeja was learning experience: Dutch batter Nidamanuru
The Hindu
Netherlands batsman Teja Nidamanuru hopes to benefit from playing against Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, aiming to become a more consistent batsman. He showed glimpses of his talent with a brisk 54 against India
An underwhelming run in the World Cup notwithstanding, Netherlands batsman Teja Nidamanuru hoped to benefit from his experience of playing against Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja and become a more consistent batsman at the top-flight cricket.
Nidamanuru, who had an excellent outing in the ICC Qualifiers in June, showed glimpses of his talent with a brisk 39-ball 54 here against India on Sunday.
“It was a lesson. In terms of where I've been batting personally, playing spin when it's turning and being able to do that when under pressure has been a challenge.
“I think it's one thing being able to do it against teams at a lower intensity,” said Nidamanuru after Netherland’s 160-run defeat against India.
The right-hander with roots in Vijayawada said he needed to learn to release pressure in the middle-overs when spinners are operating.
“Ravindra Jadeja was hitting the top of the stumps every time. So, it's about being able to turn that good ball into a single at least to relieve pressure,” he said.
Nidamanuru showed his skills when he hoisted Kuldeep over cover for six through an inside-out shot, and he wanted to work on those areas.
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