Balchander Anirudh Sita Ram (Madurai Panthers Captain): "[On his squad being a blend of young and experienced players] I mean, we had a two-week camp before the tournament, where we played a lot of practice games and had plenty of volume sessions. We were practising almost every day, so in a way, I know the strengths and weaknesses of our team. But the way we’ve started, especially winning four games back-to-back, is not easy. I feel I have to keep this momentum going.
[Were you satisfied with the first innings total?] Initially, we had a great powerplay. We were 65 after five overs, which was something we were very happy with. But towards the middle and end, it wasn’t easy to hit. The wicket was a bit two-paced, and the slower balls were difficult to pick and execute. At the time, I felt we were about 10 runs short, but looking at it now, I think we were probably 20 runs above what was par on that wicket.
[Your social media feeds tell us that you have this little prize distribution ceremony that's happening inside the dressing room. What's that all about?] I mean, it’s like our own in-house award ceremony, which we have after every game, irrespective of whether we win or lose. It’s a way to keep motivating our players."