From making his mark on the International stage to dominating the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League, the West Indies & Kings XI Punjab superstar batsman, Nicholas Pooran spoke exclusively to Shots Journal and shared his essential tips, experiences and insights from this year’s tournament.

The mini-series of content is packed with practical takeaways which cricketers and coaches of all levels and abilities can learn from and apply to their game.

Under the bright UAE lights, the classy left-hander is having a tournament to remember with some impressive records already under his belt.

Pooran’s IPL Highlights

• Longest Six (106m).

• Fastest Fifty of IPL 2020 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (scoring 77 in 37 balls and reaching 50 in just 17 balls).

• Most Sixes (22 in total at the time this article was published).

What’s on the Content Menu?

• The difference in playing on UAE pitches versus traditional Indian pitches.

• How his technique evolves from the start of an innings through to the end of an innings.

• The changes he makes when trying to hit the ball 360 degrees around the ground.

• Keywords and triggers that help him perform in the middle.

• The changes he makes to his game when facing a genuine fast bowler.

• How his shot selection and tactics change when playing against a spinner who is generating considerable turn.

• Training and in-game keys that help him hit hard and big.

• His approach to training off the pitch during a tournament like the IPL.

• His views and approach to taking down a specific type of bowler.

• The importance of patience and decision making in T20 cricket.

• What helped him score the fastest 50 in this year’s IPL.

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