A better understanding of the game has been the driving force behind the rich vein of David Miller’s form IPL 2022 and now, with the series against India Starting on Thursday, the left-hander is confident of taking the good work of Gujarat Titans to South Africa.
Miller was one of the key players for the Titans to win the IPL 2022 trophy at their home ground in Ahmedabad. Batting in the middle order, he scored 481 runs in his most impressive IPL 2022 season at an average of 68.71 and a strike rate of 142.73, prompting Proteas captain Temba Bavuma to indicate that he may be given the No. 5 slot and facing more deliveries. may fall. in the series against India
“I wouldn’t say I did anything different. Having been around me for so long, growing and maturing in the role I play for so many years, I understand my game much better I still get nervous and go through negative thoughts but I can deal with that pressure much better. What I need to do is help me understand my game better,” said Miller in a video said in Cricket South Africa (CSA).
“The number of runs I scored and closing a few matches for the team in the IPL was something I wanted to see before the tournament. Batting in the middle order, you always want to finish the game. So I am proud of him and it was good to tick that box,” said Miller, who is just five matches away from completing a T20I century for the Proteas.
Miller now wants to win the series for South Africa in IPL 2022 by repeating what he did in the race for the trophy with Gujarat. “At the same time, being successful as a team and winning the trophy was definitely a highlight. Now watching this series, I very much want to do the same. Trying to win games for the team and that has been my aim and goal for many years now. Really enjoy the place I am in with the experience with the people. We have been playing together for two years and are building a strong team.”
He further realized that as he gained experience playing international cricket, dealing with pressure is something that has become better now.
“There is no extra pressure or weight on my shoulders. In all the international matches I have played, regardless of responsibility, whether I am senior or junior, there is always a sense of pressure. So, I don’t think it changes at all. As I mentioned, with the experience I have now, I deal with it a lot better. ,
Miller is also looking forward to sharing his knowledge of playing in Indian conditions with the Proteas apart from his other country teammates playing in IPL 2022. “It’s great to know that I have been in the IPL for so many years, and can impart knowledge to Temba and the team. But having said that, there are others who have played in the IPL as well. So, as a team As a matter of fact, we have got a lot of experience in the changeroom and it is a good place.”
Miller, who turned a year older on Friday, took a short break for Maldives after IPL 2022 ended and is now fresh to play for South Africa against India. “It’s been pretty challenging. The two months of IPL have been pretty busy, lots of games. But I’ve been feeling really, really good over the years on my physical side. I love to go, fresh, to go. Ready. I had a two-day break in Maldives and it was good for the mind. But back in the swing of things and feeling really good to go.”
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