Mumbai Indians (MI) wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan, in his recent interaction with MI TV, talked about the team's mindset ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 19 September in IPL 2021.

Kishan who is known for his explosive batting then went on to reveal how they are taking only one ball at a time whenever they get in the nets.

“We have been preparing very well. Because the matches are also so close. So whenever we go in the nets, we are taking one ball at a time and are playing as if we are playing a match,” the middle-order batsman said.

The 23-year-old knows UAE playing conditions well as he was the leading run-scorer for MI with 516 runs at an average of 57.3 as they claimed their fifth IPL trophy in IPL 2020.

Along with IPL 2020, Kishan also performed well in the international arena as well and earned his spot in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman.

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“Very competitive cricket is going on right now because all the senior players are here. Sachin sir is here... everyone is looking and everyone wants to give their best. They know how important are the seven matches are going to be for us to win most of the games in the beginning,” the southpaw said.

Since IPL 2021 which began in India earlier this year had to be postponed owing to COVID-19 breaching bio-bubbles of different franchises, the tournament got suspended and shifted to the middle east.

Even though the venues have changed, the wicket-keeper batsman said that the preparation for the upcoming cash-rich league is going well despite the heat.

“Preparation is going very well.. everyone is training well. Hydration and everything is important, so we are taking care of that also... as it's too hot here,” Kishan concluded.

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