Kolkata: With world number one Pat Cummins spearheading the attack, the two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions have Harry Gurney, Lockie Ferguson and Andre Russell alongside Indian youngsters — Prasidh Krishna, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi and Sandeep Warrier.
“Looking at the young local lads along with Pat, Harry, Lockie and Andre, I should say we have got some real firepower that we need to put a harness on to give the right direction,” Mills said in an interview on KKR’s website.
“We have got a really heavy artillery. I guess Pat Cummins will be a superstar by the time he ends his career. He has been around for a while, and he is just 26-27 years of age. He is really young. We have got him in his prime,” Mills added.
The 41-year-old former New Zealand seamer added that England’s World Cup winning skipper Eoin Morgan should complement KKR captain Dinesh Karthik in leading the side.
“I think Eoin is going to complement DK really well. DK can focus on keeping, Eoin will be in the cover region. So, the communication with the bowlers in the death overs or pressure situations will work well,” he said.
“Eoin Morgan has a lot of experience and also had successful campaigns for England. He doesn’t get flustered under pressure situations. So you need leaders like that in a young group. I know leaders who panic and raise their voice,” he added.
