We haven't discussed 'Mankading' even once after the game: Royals pacer Unadkat

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad
Last Updated : Mar 28 2019 | 7:35 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals as a team has moved on from the Jos Buttler 'Mankading' incident and the focus will strictly be on winning their next IPL encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad here Friday, said seamer Jaydev Unadkat.

A rampaging Buttler was 'Mankaded' by KXIP skipper Ravichandran Ashwin and the incident sparked off a wide-ranged reaction across cricket community with custodians of the game MCC doing a U-turn that the Indian did not adhere to 'Spirit of Cricket'.

Asked if the team was affected by 'Mankading' controversy, Unadkat said: "We haven't even mentioned it once after that day. We have moved on from that incident. It's time that we focus on the game coming up.

"Every game is going to be crucial in a tournament like this. Mankading (controversy) has not really made any kind of impact on us and we are looking for what we can do to win the game tomorrow."
"However, there need to be others, who can also contribute as Buttler alone can't win you games. Yes, him being in prime form is an advantage for us."
"To step up the game, everyone does it individually. Captain, coaches are there. But at this level, you have to have it inside you. Even if we don't have as much experience but we have the talent to go forward."

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First Published: Mar 28 2019 | 7:35 PM IST

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