IPL has been everything I expected: Sam Billings

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Delhi Daredevils right-hand batsman Sam Billings looks on during a practice session at Feroz Shah Kotla cricket ground in New Delhi on April 13, 2016. / AFP / Chandan KHANNA (Photo credit should read CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images)

The English wicketkeeper batsman Sam Billings has made an impact in his very first stint at the Indian Premier League. Billings, in a recent interview with cricket.com.au, spoke on how the IPL is an exciting prospect and also talked about his desire to play in the Big Bash League.

The English limited overs team’s renaissance since last year the ECB has now allowed players to feature in the T20 leagues across the globe. Eoin Morgan, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler and Chris Jordan are all featuring in the IPL this year. Speaking on how his first season has been so far, given that he has got limited opportunities, Billings was quick to accept that IPL is the best T20 league in the world. He was amazed by the way fans love the game here.

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“The IPL has been everything I expected, and more. It is probably the leading franchise tournament in the world and has set the bar high in terms of competition. Others like Big Bash are not too far behind, I think. But to play in a country where fans are so passionate about cricket is fantastic. It has been an amazing ride,” quoted the wicket-keeper batsman.

Billings, who recently was a part of the Islamabad United team in the PSL, also expressed that he would love to be a part of the Big Bash as well. He even went on to admit that Australia is one of his favorite places in the world.

When asked if he would like to play in the BBL, Billings said, “Well, if the opportunity arises, I would love to play in the Big Bash. It looks an awesome spectacle. I went to Adelaide some time ago and spent a lot of time there. Australia is one of my favourite places on the planet. I have played in the PSL, where my side won the tournament. Hopefully, we can win another with Delhi Daredevils. Who knows a few doors will open as long as I keep working hard.”

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The Delhi Daredevils batsman did not hesitate to praise the team mentor Rahul Dravid and called him a demi-god in the team. He explained how the former Indian batsman helped him, become a better player. He said, “He is amazingly chilled out considering that he is almost a demi-god here. He cannot go anywhere without people wanting a photo. And I have just one per cent of the pressure on me as compared to him. So his advice has been to just chill and keep things in perspective as long as you are putting the hard yards in the nets.”

“He also told me not to undersell myself in terms of a role in the batting line-up. Instead of just whacking it at no.6/7, he has helped me develop into a proper batsman in the middle order. Doing that you have a lot of options to bat at no.3, 4 or 5,” he further added.

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