Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan commended the impact of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain for enhancing the team’s bowling unit. Pathan highlighted how the duo’s combination of speed and variation has significantly strengthened SRH’s bowling attack. Praful and Sakib played a crucial role in SRH’s recent victory against Rajasthan Royals, ending the latter’s winning streak in the tournament.
Pathan emphasized that the inclusion of these young pacers has brought a much-needed balance to SRH’s bowling attack. Praful Hinge’s effectiveness with the new ball and yorkers, coupled with Sakib’s ability to control the middle overs with his variations, has made the team’s bowling unit more complete. Pathan praised Sakib’s exceptional wrist position that allows him to generate sharp turn and deliver deceptive slower balls, even on dry pitches.
The former cricketer also noted that the duo’s performance has added a new dimension to SRH’s bowling, which was previously reliant on experienced bowlers. Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain’s introduction of high pace and bounce has made a significant difference to the team’s overall bowling strategy. Pathan credited the team management and Ishan Kishan for showing faith in these young players during a high-pressure game, a decision that paid off well for SRH.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis lauded Praful Hinge’s immediate impact, particularly in the powerplay where his early wickets set the tone for the match. Du Plessis highlighted Hinge’s intent, pace, and aggression, which caught the opposition batters off guard and worked effectively in SRH’s favor. Praful and Sakib both achieved four-wicket hauls in the game, contributing significantly to SRH’s victory.
