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I have opened with CM Gautam in the two games I have played so far and it is good to have a classy batsman on the other side.”, “The Mumbai Indians were always clear of my role and responsibilities and they knew that I was an opening batsman. }); On Sunday, against his team Mumbai, Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) AB de Villiers struck an unbeaten 133 off just 59 balls, making a mockery of Mumbai's bowling attack.
}); Simmons has been consistent with the bat this IPL season, scoring 345 runs from nine games at an average of 43, which include four half-centuries, highlight being 71 off 56 balls against Kings XI Punjab.
Caribbean players have performed well so far in the tournament.
Fellow West Indian Dwayne Smith used to open the batting for Mumbai till a season earlier. 50 lakhs, was initially not picked at the IPL players' auction.
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Southee gets a game and Gopal misses out.”. Having said that, I enjoy opening the batting and take it is as a nice challenge.
Known to be an excellent fielder and an occasional wicket-keeper, Simmons came into limelight when he represented the West Indies in the 2002 and 2004 Under-19 World Cups.
Simmons said, Smith asked the former to play his best and enjoy the opportunity.
You drop some easy ones and catch some hard ones, that's how the game goes," he said. And there's no better way out than proving yourself and proving one's worth at the IPL," Simmons told IANS at a Kingfisher Bowl Out event here on Monday. “As a team, we would want to win all the games and qualify for the Playoffs.
“Simmons is injured, not available for the next few games as well,” Rohit said. Like when you play in the first six overs it's about hitting the ball in the gaps and get valuable runs," he said. Height in cm & m: 180cm and 1.80m.
Lendl Simmons age, height, and personal details. I do try to be a bit innovative at times and when it comes off, it looks good and when it doesn’t, it is not so impressive.”, “I am the aggressor and I like to take the attack to the bowlers. What could turn out to be a big blow for the defending champions Mumbai Indians, their opener Lendl Simmons has been ruled out of IPL 2016.
We always look to perform on the best of our ability.
"My role model has always been Stuart Williams who was West Indies coach. googletag.cmd.push(function () { Yet Simmons cannot help but feel aggrieved. Simply because cricket is not primarily league based like football, and quite possibly never will be.Every league does this - IPL, BBL, PSL, CPL and whoever else I've missed. During Mumbai’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Ricky Ponting, their coach, informed about Simmons’ injury and the inclusion of Guptill in the squad. IPL 2016: Swashbuckling Kiwi opener Martin Guptill on for injured Lendl Simmons. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Simmons, By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. I want to do my part for the team by giving a good start and scoring with a good strike-rate.
I want to get my team off to a good start and in a good position.
19:30 IST | 14:00 GMT, 31 Oct, 2020 Lendl Simmons Batting style: Right-handed. Simmons said former West Indies coach Stuart Williams is someone he looks up to when it comes to aggressive hitting and shot selection as an opener. Simmons scored 38 in his first IPL match and on Monday night, playing his second match, he scored a match-winning half-century. I will look to do my part for the team that is to get a good start and get them into a good position.
"I have watched Tendulkar and Dravid play in the previous IPL.
Even though the Trinidad and Tobago cricketer prefers to play conventional shots, he said that eventually the batsman has to flow with the game and play big shots, if needed. It doesn't matter what format he plays, he is still a world class player. The guys here are good to play with and I am treated well here.”, He added, “I am loving the colour blue and it is great to play for the Mumbai Indians. Simmons, who threw himself into the air to grab the ball, not only stunned Yuvraj but also the spectators present at the Wankhede Stadium.
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill will replace him in the team. Apr 13, 2016, 21:42 PM IST 15:30 IST | 10:00 GMT, 31 Oct, 2020 ".
#KKRvMI, — Drcricket7 (@Drcricket7) April 13, 2016. "IPL is the biggest and best Twenty20 tournament. Simmons also missed the match against the Knight Riders, and captain Rohit Sharma had said that the West Indian won’t be available for a few matches, but it turned out to be much worst.
“The first time I came to Champions league T20, I had thought of playing for the Mumbai Indians. But I have looked upon Stuart's aggressive way of opening the batting and his shots selection," he said.
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"IPL is the biggest and best Twenty20 tournament.
Even in the first game, I got off to a good start with a good strike-rate, but tonight, it was a better pitch to bat on. Speaking on his good run, Simmons said, "It's just about getting good start to my innings. “I did not have a chat with him, but back home, I have played with Dwayne Smith a lot.
The 30-year-old has taken some spectacular catches in the ongoing IPL, most recently against Delhi Daredevils when he pulled off a one-handed stunner at backward point to dismiss Yuvraj Singh. Guptill, meanwhile, remained unpicked in the Indian Premier League action, despite being in rich form for New Zealand across formats. I am open to batting at any other position that the team wants me to, but it feels nice to bat at the top of the innings.”, On being asked about whether he felt odd after not being picked up during the IPL auction, Simmons said, “I was not surprised when I was not picked in the auction, but I did feel I had a good chance this year as I had a good domestic season back home.
It is good to be with them.”. “It depends on the bowlers and the situation. In the final of IPL 2015 against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he scored a vital 68 … "It's about getting the ball into the hands properly and holding onto it. When he finishes with the game of cricket, everyone will remember him," the West Indian said. Mumbai: Mumbai Indians batsman Lendl Simmons hailed Indian Premier League (IPL) as the best Twenty20 tournament in the world, adding that the cash-rich league is the best platform where a cricketer can prove one's worth.
Copyright © 2020 by Drcricket7.com. © 2020 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. The Trinidad-born cricketer said he learned a lot by watching legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid play in Indian conditions, and added he tries to emulate some of their skills in the IPL. They are a good franchise and I have been watching them since Champions League T20 when I was playing for Trinidad & Tobago.
He is someone out of this world.
I have been watching the IPL all these years and it is good to be a part of it. googletag.cmd.push(function () {
Simmons IPL: Mumbai Indians, Karachi Kings, Playing role: Batsman.
But eventually, you got to get on with the game and go for the big shots.
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And there's no better way out than proving yourself and proving one's worth at the IPL," said Simmons.
Mumbai, after Sunday's loss to RCB, dropped to the sixth position and are in a must-win situation in their remaining two matches against Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad to qualify for play-offs. The right-handed opening batsman, besides his individual runs, has also been part of some healthy opening partnerships with Parthiv Patel, which has helped the team put on big runs on the board. I have learned a lot and try to emulate their skills at the start of an innings. So far things are going good for me and I hope to deliver for Mumbai back again in the upcoming matches.".
Now that I have got a chance, I will make the opportunity count.”. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Simmons, scored an all-important 68 to guide his team to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night. 19:30 IST | 14:00 GMT, 30 Oct, 2020
"AB is a world class player. Phil Simmons took over now. What does MS Dhoni tell his team before an important match? In the 2014 IPL too he was a regular contributor with the bat, scoring 394 runs from eight games, smashing a match-winning century off 61 balls against Kings XI Punjab.
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