However, the pacer believes he has not attached a lot of value to his tag as an ‘India cricketer’ as he knows that selection is not in his hands and he can be out of the team at any moment. Instead, the pacer just wants to focus on his performances and keep learning.
In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Harshal opened up about his mindset.
Elaborating on his point, Harshal said:
He said that he had developed this mindset since he was 24-years-old.
‘I’m at my peak, physically, mentally and skill-wise’ - Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel took 32 wickets in 15 matches in IPL 2021 for Royal Challengers Bangalore, a joint-record with Dwayne Bravo for the most scalps in a season.
The 31-year-old affirmed that he is feeling at the top of his game right now. Asked if this is the best he has felt physically and with ball in hand, Harshal said:
He said he himself studied strength and conditioning and helped develop his own fitness programs.
He also rubbished the notion that cricketers start to physically deteriorate after 30.
Talking about his interest in strength and conditioning and why he studied it, he said:
Harshal Patel is expected to be in action next in the T20I series against West Indies at home.
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