Chennai Super Kings Debutant Shaik Rasheed Dedicates His Quick Knock To...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Shaik Rasheed described his nervousness before the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday and how he was advised by Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni to stay calm, focus on the ball, and show intent. In a video posted by IPL, Rasheed said that he wanted to dedicate his knock to the net bowlers and acknowledged their hard work and support.

Shaik Rasheed made a memorable entry into the Indian Premier League on Monday, displaying nerves of steel. Rasheed scored 27 runs from 19 balls, featuring six boundaries, aiding CSK in a quick beginning while pursuing 167 against LSG.

"I was very nervous. How should I play? The approach is the same. I have to show my intent. Shivam Bhai and Mahi Bhai said the way things keep your body as calm as possible. Don't look at the audience. Just react to the ball; that's it. I want to dedicate this knock to the net bowlers. They bowled so well. They put in a lot of effort for me. That's why I gave it to them," Shaik Rasheed said in a video posted by IPL.