Rajasthan Royals (RR) opening batter Jos Buttler was the famous person of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match on Tuesday. Buttler’s unbeaten ton helped the Royals register the ‘biggest-ever run-chase in IPL historical past’, 224 runs, in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Buttler battled cramps and lack of help from the opposite finish of the pitch as he scored 107 off 60 balls to take his workforce by way of on the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After the sport, even KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan could not resist congratulating Buttler on the efficiency. The duo’s post-match meet actually received followers’ hearts on the web. (IPL 2024 Points Table)
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Shah Rukh Khan could possibly be seen asking Buttler to maintain seated, understanding the ache the England wicket-keeper batter went by way of throughout his keep within the center. But, Buttler nonetheless stood up and shook the Bollywood actor’s hand and gave him a hug. Here’s the video:
Shah Rukh Khan is appreciating Jos Buttler.. Truly he’s essentially the most Humble Superstar of India pic.twitter.com/1ZG5ydyrNj
— Riyaz (@RiyazSrkian) April 16, 2024
After the sport, Buttler admitted that he had doubts over getting Rajasthan throughout the road.
“Keep believing, that was the real key today. At times, felt like I was struggling a bit for rhythm. Actually have been watching the golf and I saw a guy called Max Holmes. Anytime the negative thoughts come, I think the complete opposite and dare to dream. That’s what kept me going. At times you feel frustrated or you are questioning yourself. I was trying to tell myself it’d be okay, keep going, you’ll get your rhythm back and try to stay calm.
Having seen legends like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni do a similar job for their team on multiple occasions, Buttler also had the self-belief of taking RR home. Advice from Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka legend, also helped the Englishman a lot in the situation.
“There’s been loads of occasions all through the IPL, you have seen loopy issues occur. Guys like Dhoni and Kohli, the best way they keep until the tip and preserve believing, you have seen it so many occasions within the IPL and I used to be making an attempt to do the identical. That’s one thing Kumar Sangakkara has instructed me rather a lot – there’s all the time a little bit breaking level. The worst factor you are able to do if you find yourself not feeling your finest is to struggle it and attempt to power the problem and provides your wicket away. He simply tells me to remain there and sooner or later, the momentum will change otherwise you’ll discover your rhythm or one shot will get you going.
“That’s been a big part of my play over the last few years – try to stay the course and not get in my own way. (His greatest IPL innings?) I would think so. Anytime you’re not out at the end to see your team through, especially off the last ball, in a big run-chase, very satisfying,” he concluded.
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