Thangarasu Natarajan is aiming at this year’s IPL to throw his name in contention for a national recall. Natarajan has made his debut for India in 2020 but sidelined due to his injuries.
He got his maiden India call up after picking 16 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2020. After an injury in 2021 IPL campaign he has played only two games. After his recovery from injury he picked 18 wickets in IPL 2022.
“Everytime I’m almost on the radar, I’m plagued by misfortune. Hopefully, God-willing, if again I do well this IPL, maybe I’ll get considered this year. For me, the IPL has been the main thing from where I got into the Indian team. So, if I do well in the IPL like last year and stay injury free, hopefully chances are there for me to be considered,” Natarajan said to Sportstar.
I can bowl at any stage, have prepared my mindset like that: Natarajan
“I had sustained a mild meniscus tear near my old knee injury in the last IPL. I trained at the NCA and got totally ready for and played the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Unfortunately, it caused a problem again (close to the Vijay Hazare Trophy), and the coaching staff advised me to rest and get absolutely match-ready. I can bowl at any stage, have prepared my mindset like that. The team wants me to bowl in some situation means they believe in me for that situation. I then try and deliver,” he added.
