Wood made his IPL debut 5 years in the past however simplest were given to play one sport for Chennai Super Kings the place he were given smashed for 49 in his 4 overs.
Looking for redemption, Wood desires to end up some degree that he’s as much as the criteria of the cash-rich T20 league.
“I felt like I had a bit of unfinished business, in terms of trying to come here and prove myself on a big stage,” Wood mentioned forward of LSG’s fit towards Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.
“I’ve played for England in World Cup finals (50-over and T20 both) but I hadn’t cracked in IPL. So this time, I’m trying my best to prove that I can be in the mix in IPL, with the best players.
“(I can) attempt to end up some degree, that I’m as much as this usual.”
Wood took 5 for 14 against Delhi Capitals and then 3 for 49 in Monday night’s defeat to Chennai Super Kings.
“I don’t believe I used to be in point of fact ready for CSK at the moment. I performed one fit and I were given smashed,” Wood said about his first IPL experience in 2018.
“I had simply come off the again of a Test fit excursion (in New Zealand) and I hadn’t ready smartly. That used to be my very own fault, I went into that sport a little bit underprepared and did not do myself justice.”
He was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 7.5 crore in the 2022 auction, and was then retained for 2023. He missed the last season of IPL due to an elbow injury which also ruled him out of England’s home international summer.
“I’m right here this 12 months, attempting my highest to give a contribution for Lucknow, seeking to pay off the religion that they have proven in me, sticking by means of me and choosing me up once more,” said the 33-year-old.
“So a long way, I’ve completely cherished it. KL Rahul has been good with me. The control were very good, maintaining my function transparent, what they be expecting.”
He said he has been using the experience of Captain KL Rahul to good effect.
“He’s somebody from India, he is aware of the pitches smartly, (and) he is a hugely skilled participant in those stipulations. So (I can) use him and my very own wisdom, and take a look at and get a hold of the most productive plan at the box for those wickets.
“It’s great to get the wickets. That’s what my role was going to be, coming to LSG.”
Woods mentioned he can bowl at a quicker tempo than within the ultimate two fits.
“The ones I’ve seen on TV, I’ve been around that 140-143 (kph) mark, which has been a bit disappointing,” he mentioned.
(With inputs from PTI)