IPL 2022: Exclusive - Back your strengths and bowl fast, says Mohsin Khan

LSG's Mohsin Khan on what makes him tick, why dot balls rule and how he made his mark this season...Left-arm seamer Mohsin Khan was a bright streak in Lucknow Super Giants' maiden IPL campaign. Although an India cap has eluded him for the moment, expect to hear more of this cricketer from Sambhal in UP who impressed with his skills and poise under pressure. Mohsin has used his height, hit the deck hard, hurried batters and created problems with his angles and slower ones. Some decisive spells have ensured the best Powerplay economy rate (5. 25, minimum 10 overs) of all bowlers this season. TOI caught up with the 23-year-old during the playoffs for a quick peek into his methods. Excerpts...Decluttering the mindWhen I mark my run-up and run in to bowl, my mind is blank. The intent is to back your strengths: jo mera normal ball hai, usi ko daalna hai. I back myself to bowl the good deliveries I have.

Growing in the LSG ranksI was with Mumbai Indians for three years. It was a very big team. I got opportunities in the middle but bana nehi khelne ke liye. Now I am here with LSG and the coaches, captains are supporting me… bahut achchi family hai. Lucknow has given me opportunities to perform and I have done whatever I could to impress them and make an impact. Learning from Mohammed ShamiI spent a lot of time with Shami bhai during the Lockdown. A pitch was being made at his place and it was taking a lot of time, so initially we worked a lot on our fitness. He kept telling me that these things (fitness) are very important and will come in handy later. After that, woh jo jo batate they, mein karta gaya. Meine hamesha unki baat pe dhyan diya. I diligently did all the things bhaiya told me to do. Even in future, whatever he tells