Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicketkeeper-batter Sheldon Jackson has exhibited his terrific glovework behind the stumps in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
The KKR head coach Brendon McCullum recently talked about Jackson’s batting and wicketkeeping. According to the former New Zealand skipper, Jackson “continues to get better and better” and his “wicketkeeping skills have been superb.
Head coach's praise
"Sheldon continues to get better and better. He is 35, but you wouldn't know. His growth in the last two years has been significant. He has a good ball-striking ability. And very few players hit the ball as far as he does, he is not too far, if not the same, behind Andre Russell when he is striking the ball. I am sure with more opportunities, we will see a performance from Sheldon," McCullum was quoted as saying by 'Sportstar'.
"The wicketkeeping skills have been superb. He has got a MS Dhoni sort of a feel about keeping; really fast hands, and an understanding of spin. He knows what the bowlers are doing. He is desperate to do well," the KKR head coach further added.
KKR in IPL 2022
The Shreyas Iyer-led side won two matches out of their first three matches in the IPL 2022 season.
In the IPL 2022 season opener, the Kolkata-based franchise secured six-wicket victory against defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Batting first, CSK had posted a total of 131/5 in 20 overs. KKR pacer Umesh Yadav picked up two wickets in the game. In reply, veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane played a match-winning knock of 44 runs off 34 balls.
In their next match, KKR suffered a three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Batting first, KKR managed to register a paltry total of 128 runs in 18.5 overs. In reply, the Faf du Plessis-led team successfully reached the total with four balls remaining.
In the third match of the IPL 2022, KKR clinched a comfortable six-wicket victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Batting first, the Mayank Agarwal-led side had posted a total of 137 in 18.2 overs. In reply, KKR all-rounder Andre Russell played a match-winning knock of 70 runs (not out) off 31 balls to help his side in reaching the total with 33 balls remaining.
