Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge claims he has spent a lot of time in the nets honing his shot selection and attitude under former India player and selector Jatin Paranjape.
Although Shedge, 23, had to wait for his chance in the Indian Premier League, he made a significant impact against Gujarat Titans with a heroic 57 for Punjab Kings. After that, he scored a quick 25 off 17 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Under Paranjape at the Vasu Paranjape Cricket Centre in Mumbai, Shedge claimed he has improved his mentality to think rationally under pressure.
“The last one and a half years have been extremely important for me. Jatin sir helped me work not just on my batting, but also on my mindset and confidence. He always pushed me to back my natural game and think clearly under pressure,” Shedge told PTI on Friday.
According to Paranjape, having sound decision-making abilities is crucial for cricketers.
“A lot of young cricketers today have talent, but the difference often comes down to mindset and decision-making,” he said.
“With Suryansh, the effort was to simplify things for him, build confidence, and help him trust his own game. It’s good to see him progressing and making the most of his opportunities.”
According to Paranjape, the two used simulation batting in this situation during their net sessions.
“Suryansh bats and bowls at critical situations in all formats of the game, both red ball and white ball. Understanding the needs of these roles and the repertoire of shots required to excel at these batting positions is also something we have worked on deeply,” he said.
“Simulating these situations and then applying the correct shot selection was worked on in a focused manner,” he added.
