Senior South Africa batter David Miller believes Delhi Capitals have deliberately avoided pointing fingers and have kept the dressing room firmly together as they chase a late push into the IPL playoffs. After a tough stretch defined by batting collapses and lapses in the field, Delhi find themselves in a position where results in the closing stages matter most. With the league phase entering its final phase, the Capitals now need to win all four of their remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of Delhi\u2019s fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders, Miller stressed the importance of unity rather than blame. \u201cIt\u2019s been something we\u2019ve talked about as a group\u2014win or lose, we stick together,\u201d he said. He added that there has been no blame game within the team: \u201cThere is no pointing fingers at all about what we have done. We\u2019re all in it together.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the qualification picture, Miller said the path is clear and the focus should remain simple. \u201cThe reality is we have four games to win. If we do that, then we put ourselves in a strong position,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
When asked about Delhi\u2019s recent losses, Miller felt the side has not been consistently poor across the full 40 overs, but rather has failed to seize key moments. \u201cI don\u2019t think we\u2019ve been playing bad cricket at all. We\u2019ve been playing really good cricket, but there are certain moments in the game where we let ourselves down as a team in specific areas,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Miller also reflected on his own stop-start season and the limited chances he has received in the playing XI. While he admitted that it has been frustrating not to be on the field regularly, he noted that the nature of the IPL makes squad combinations and roles especially significant. \u201cNot being able to play is obviously frustrating as a player. You always want to be playing every game, but that\u2019s how the IPL works\u2014the structure, with only four overseas players\u2014so the combinations become really important for the team,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Turning to Delhi\u2019s batting problems, Miller highlighted a recurring pattern: wickets falling in quick succession. \u201cIn the matches we haven\u2019t done too well, we\u2019ve lost wickets in clusters\u2014two, three, four wickets pretty close together,\u201d he observed.<\/p>\n
He also pointed to fielding as another area where Delhi have struggled. \u201cAnd then there are moments here and there where we\u2019ve dropped a couple of catches that could potentially have changed the outcome of the game,\u201d Miller added, while underlining that the team\u2019s overall fielding has left a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n
Discussing how T20 cricket has evolved, Miller said modern batters are taking a more fearless approach right from the first ball, constantly looking to attack boundaries. \u201cThe mindset and mentality of batters nowadays has definitely gone to another level,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Miller stressed that despite the changing nature of the format, players must trust their own strengths and methods. \u201cFor someone like me, it\u2019s about making sure my skills and strengths remain really strong,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Miller also offered praise for spinner Kuldeep Yadav, describing him as a genuine match-winner even though his recent outings have not produced the best returns. \u201cWith someone like Kuldeep, I\u2019ve always played against him and I don\u2019t like facing him,\u201d Miller said. He added, \u201cHe\u2019s a great character, and for me it\u2019s important to have those kinds of players continually playing because he is a match-winner.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the tournament\u2019s business end approaching, Miller said Delhi\u2019s attention is now entirely on the matches ahead. \u201cWhatever has happened in the last ten games, we\u2019re taking the positives from that. But the next four games are huge,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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