IPL got my career back on track says West Indies pacer Obed McCoy

With 16 wickets in his last 10 T20Is since making headlines by playing a crucial role for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals in runnersup finish at IPL 2022 leftarm pacer Obed McCoy is raring to go ahead of the 10th season of the Caribbean Premier League CPLThe 25yearold has switched sides this season having previously represented St Lucia Kings and will be featuring for the Barbados Royals a team he also represented in the inaugural season of THE 6IXTY which wrapped up on SundayIts obviously a new franchise for me but Ive settled well into the team because there are a lot of familiar faces in our camp Its like a continuation from the IPL itself and I am glad that the franchise has again put their faith in me I feel at home here and that helps me in approaching games with confidence said McCoy in an official release by the franchiseHaving missed out on the IPL trophy earlier this year McCoy has already set his eyes on the CPL title Were here to win the CPL and my plan will be to keep going out there and take wickets to get the team over the ropeWith wickets in the Caribbean you know that the majority will be spin tracks so I think that will play a role I think for batters it will be about getting in and making the most of it while for the bowling team the middle overs will be crucial Having said that we need to tick all the boxes and adjust to the conditions each time we go out thereThe Royals will also have new captain David Miller joining the squad later in the tournament with Kyle Mayers serving as his deputy and McCoy has shared his thoughts on what the fans can expect from the South African greatAlso Read On This Day Crickets greatest Test rivalry The Ashes was bornIt is something that is relatively new to him but seeing him I think its a job that fits him Hes a really experienced player and Im sure hes always learning which applies to captaincy as well Hes been in exceptional form of late and we are hoping he can lead us from the front with passion and help the team in doing the bestIt was Millers Gujarat Titans who defeated McCoys Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022 Final and McCoy says he will definitely have a chat about it but he Miller was in great form and credit to himAn impressive IPL season followed by decisive performances for the West Indies including taking six wickets against India in the second T20I has elevated McCoys stature as an international bowler But the wily leftarmer does not want to change anythingWell I dont put pressure on myself At the end of the day its about trusting my abilities and executing When Im on a cricket field I dont think about the outside noise I just let my skills do the talking I dont try to think too much about taking wickets and my aim is to just contain and put pressure its inevitable for the wickets to come after thatWith new goals in his sights McCoy will be one of the key bowlers in the Barbados Royals lineup alongside Jason Holder and Oshane Thomas He is already relishing the opportunity to be a vital cog in the wheelIm really excited for this season I think those couple of months IPL really got my career back on track and I just want to continue evolving as a player understand the game better and just work my way up to the top as much as I can starting with helping my team win the CPL trophyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever