'Have happy memories from IPL 2020' - Axar Patel backs Delhi Capitals to reach another final in UAE

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel feels that his team will start the resuming edition of the IPL on a happy note, given the kind of show they put up in the tournament when it was held in the United Arab Emirates last year. In the first-half of the tournament this year, after eight games, DC stands at the top of the pile with 12 points.

“When it was announced that the second half of the tournament will be held in the UAE, I thought about our performance the last time we were here. We have happy memories from that tournament as we reached our first-ever IPL final. We are looking to repeat our performance and hopefully, just go one step further in the final this season,” said the all-rounder.

He also revealed how the change of weather would be a challenge to cope for all the members who came to UAE from the United Kingdom after India’s tour of England.

“It’s been a drastic change for us as far as the weather is concerned. It was quite cold in England and now we are getting used to the heat here. When we stood on our balconies during quarantine, we got an idea about the heat, but we got to know the full extent of the weather conditions when we started practicing in the nets. We are looking to get used to the conditions in the next 2-3 days,” he said.

I always carry out my preparations according to the team’s requirements: Axar Patel

When asked about his personal goals for the remainder of the IPL 2021 season, Axar said that he would look to serve his team in the best manner possible. “My personal goals are always aligned with the team goals. I always think about what the team needs and then set my personal goals accordingly. I always carry out my preparations according to the team’s requirements. And personally, I just look to get better with every match in every season.”

The Delhi Capitals are set to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad on 22 September 2021. The 14^th edition of the tournament resumed on September 19, with the Chennai Super Kings taking on the Mumbai Indians.