Indian T20 League 2018: Happy to do whatever role Kolkata management assigns me, says Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine showcased his batting skills against Bangalore during Kolkata’s first match of the Indian T20 League 2018. Narine went on to record a 17-ball half-century, that enabled his side attain a quick start. Awarded the Man of the Match trophy, Narine opened up about his batting. He said: “It’s good to get the ball rolling in the first game. The support staff and everyone giving me a chance to open the batting. Whatever role the teams wants to play.”

He further adds, “If I get out first ball, that’s okay, that gives a lot more pressure on the fielding team and less on me. It’s not as it was before, but it’s a good cricket wicket, whatever you do on the field, it’s gonna benefit you”

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Narine has been off-colour with the ball in the past many months. Talking about his role in the side, he said: “I’m happy to do it. It’s a good cricket wicket, whatever you do on the field, it’s gonna benefit you.”

Kolkata’s next match will be against Chennai on April 10.