GT vs RR, IPL 2022 Final: Change in mindset against spinners key to success this season, says David Miller
India Today
A change in mindset while facing spinners has played a big part in his success in the ongoing Indian Premier League, believes Gujarat Titans batter David Miller.
Gujarat Titans star David Miller said that his success against spin in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 can be attributed to his changed mindset and hard work. Miller has been the second-highest run-scorer for GT with 449 runs from 15 matches, with an unbeaten 94 being his highest score. Skipper Hardik Pandya leads the chart with 453 runs from 14 games.
And the South African said the hard work he had put in at the nets paid rich dividends.
"It has been a good season for me against spin. It has been something that I have worked hard on. I have never really felt that I struggled against spin, but it is an area I had to improve," Miller said during the pre-match press conference ahead of their IPL final against Rajasthan Royals here on Sunday.
"...I have changed my mindset against spin. I have changed one or two things. I feel like it is just about making sure, especially in T20 cricket, that I am looking to score every ball.
"If there is a bad ball at least I am in a good position to put it away. It creates a bit of pressure on the bowler. So that is one of the things mentally I have tried to improve," he added.
Miller said playing all the matches for GT has been a confidence booster for him.
"This season (I am) batting a bit higher. I am batting at five. I have managed to bat from the start of the season and play all the games, so it has been enjoyable that I am not in and out (of the team).
