Tamil Nadu’s R Sai Kishore recently discussed how he adapts to playing in multiple competitions in a year. Kishore has played various events recently.
The left-arm spinner said domestic franchise leagues play cricket similar to the IPL. The three-T20I India player said it was more of a mental game for him to represent different teams in different events. He stated that IPL pressure to succeed was’relentless’.
All your senses come alive at the IPL. It’s crucial because one strong season can save your career. Mushtaq Ali and TNPL cricket are similar, but the mindset is.
“You can’t take it lightly—bowling requires the same seriousness,” Sai Kishore told Sportstar.
My approach is psychological, treating all levels equally. IPL is the only location with constant performance pressure. Like an artist. The quality of an A. R. Rahman concert must be consistent whether Wembley, Chennai, or Mumbai. I view my game as pure and true to myself wherever I play “Sai Kishore added.
The youngster played two 2025 County Championship matches for Surrey. He impressed with 11 wickets in 4 innings. The 28-year-old guided IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in the Tamil Nadu Premier League in July and June. He bowled well, taking 12 wickets in nine matches at 5.44.
The crafty bowler took 19 wickets in 15 IPL 2025 matches for Gujarat Titans. He’s played three T20Is for India. Sai Kishore averaged 16.79 for Tamil Nadu in 2024-25 Ranji.