Follow UsGujarat Titans (GT) batter David Miller, who has scored 449 runs from 15 matches so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 says that the reason he has been successful this season is due to the hard work he has put in to be successful against the spinners.
GT will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2022 final on Sunday (May 29) in Ahmedabad.
"It has been a good season for me against spin. It has been something that I have worked hard on. I have never really felt that I struggled against spin, but it is an area I had to improve," Miller said during the pre-match press conference ahead of their IPL final.
"...I have changed my mindset against spin. I have changed one or two things. I feel like it is just about making sure, especially in T20 cricket, that I am looking to score every ball.
"If there is a bad ball at least I am in a good position to put it away. It creates a bit of pressure on the bowler. So that is one of the things mentally I have tried to improve," he added.
He further adds that he has enjoyed playing all the matches for the team and not worrying about his place. "This season (I am) batting a bit higher. I am batting at five. I have managed to bat from the start of the season and play all the games, so it has been enjoyable that I am not in and out (of the team).
"I have managed to build something the whole season and keep my confidence growing," he said.
"I have been backed all the way. Playing all the games allows a player to settle down and really not worry about selection. I am loving being part of this successful team," added Miller, who has been playing in the IPL for 12 years.
He attributed GT's success in its debut season to a collective effort.
"It has obviously been a really good season. But for me, the standout has been Rahul Tewatia. Someone like (Mohammed) Shami has bowled incredibly well this season. He has put us in good positions in the powerplay.
"It is tough to single out players. A lot of guys have put their hands up throughout the competition and that has contributed to a lot of wins," he said.
Miller was also effusive in his praise for opener Wriddhiman Saha. "He (Saha) is almost like a pillar of strength. I played with him for many years at Kings XI (Punjab Kings) and he is the one who doesn't complain, doesn't speak much but gets on with the job.
"The contributions that he has made have been extremely good upfront. He has set the tone, scoring a lot of boundaries in the powerplay, really getting us to good starts. He has had an incredible season and hopefully, he tops with one more extremely good game," Miller signed off.
(With inputs from PTI)