IPL 2022: My focus is always on economy rate, says Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan is enduring an ordinary IPL this year with the ball in terms of wickets, but the Gujarat Titans spinner is not too bothered about that as long as he can produce economical spells for his team. Rashid has so far claimed 11 wickets from as many games at an economy rate of 6.84, figures which definitely won't please him much. But the star Afghan cricketer has taken it in stride. "While bowling in T20s it's always great to take wickets but for me, it's a bit different because I always focus on economy and that is something which puts pressure on the batters," Rashid said at the post-match virtual press conference after GT's five-run loss to Mumbai Indians on Friday. "But definitely compared to other IPLs, got less wickets this year. In a couple of games I didn't bowl as good as I should have. But that's T20, there is so much for you to learn."

Read AlsoBatters have stopped taking risks against me: Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan has been steady without being extraordinary like previous years and the reason for that is the safety first approach by opposition batters during this edition of IPL, feels Gujarat Titans spinner.

Rashid had a good game against MI, picking up 2 for 24 besides collecting three catches. But it was not to be GT's day as needing nine runs in the final over, they couldn't finish off the chase. "Hardik and (Rahul) Tewatia's run outs were the game changers. That is the beauty of T20 sometimes you can score 9 off 2 balls and sometimes you fail in scoring 9 off 6 balls," Rashid said. "There is a lot to learn, not to repeat the negative things which we did in the last few games."

Read AlsoIPL 2022, MI vs GT: Daniel Sams bowls standout last over for Mumbai Indians to edge Gujarat Titans

Mumbai Indians