IPL 2026: ‘Bowling groups have to be detailed because of how powerful batting units are,’ says SRH assistant coach Franklin

Bowling groups have to be detailed in IPL because of how powerful batting units are: SRH's Franklin

Sunrisers Hyderabad's assistant coach James Franklin highlighted the importance of bowlers understanding aggressive batting tactics in the IPL, citing Pat Cummins' dismissal of Priyansh Arya. Franklin praised the SRH bowling unit's detailed planning and execution, while PBKS bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule lamented dropped catches and lauded Cooper Connolly's century.

IPL 2026: ‘Bowling groups have to be detailed because of how powerful batting units are,’ says SRH assistant coach Franklin

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin said bowling groups should have a deep understanding of batters’ aggressive scoring methods in the IPL, leveraging his argument around Pat Cummins preying on Punjab Kings’ opener Priyansh Arya’s penchant for the pull shot.

“I know that if I bowl a good ball, the batter won’t be able to hit it”: RCB spinner, Krunal Pandya on his bowling mindset and small-boundary dimensions. - Sports News Portal

Krunal Pandya for RCB (Image: IPL) Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner, Krunal Pandya has been gaining widespread appreciation for his crucial bowling spells – featuring bouncers as well, which make his bowling stand out for a spinner. Speaking on JioStar, Krunal Pandya opened up about his approach to bowling on smaller grounds like M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and Wankhede Stadium, where short boundaries can end up putting bowlers under immense press…

IPL 2026: SRH benefit from Eshan Malinga's consistency to execute plans

New Delhi: Eshan Malinga has evolved into a dependable strike bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, with assistant coach James Franklin praising his performance at the tail-end of innings. Malinga claimed 1/36 in SRH’s 33-run win over Punjab Kings, lifting them to the top of the standings. The Sri Lankan has claimed 16 wickets in the ongoing edition and shares the second spot in the race for the Purple Cap with Gujarat Titans’ Kagiso Rabad…

Adding variety to bowling is the only way to stay ahead of batters in IPL: Krunal Pandya

Lucknow, May 7 (PTI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya said the insane hitting power of modern day batters in the IPL is forcing the bowlers to evolve rapidly and add more variety to their craft to stay competitive. Pandya has been witnessing this transformation since 2016, and understands that the league has evolved into a high-intensity power driven spectacle. "If you follow the IPL closely over the last 10 years, the strik…

IPL 2026: Cummins’ Bluff Of Arya, Detailed Planning Gave SRH Early Edge, Says Franklin

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach James Franklin credited skipper Pat Cummins’ tactical nous of bluffing Priyansh Arya and the execution of the detailed planning by the bowling group for playing a vital hand in their 33-run