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‘Ultimate goal is to make Chennaiyin FC ISL champions’
Perugia (Italy): Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Chennaiyin FC striker Fikru Tefera said his main aim is to help his side win the title in the second edition.
He also said that he has no ill-will towards his former club Atletico de Kolkata.
The second edition of ISL begins on October 3.
“I want to win it (ISL) again and perform even better this time. We have a very good group here at Chennaiyin and have the potential to go all the way,” Fikru was quoted as saying by goal.com on Tuesday.
“A conversation with Marco Materazzi (coach) convinced me to join Chennaiyin FC. The way he spoke to me, it helped me made up my mind. It was a very positive conversation and we have already built-up a great understanding in the pre-season,” Fikru said.
The 29-time internationally capped captain of Ethiopia, made it clear he has no ill-feeling towards Sourav Ganguy co-owned side ATK.
“I have no disappointments, sometimes in life things don’t work out. I am not thinking about the past and only looking forward to performing for Chennaiyin FC,” Firku said.
“As a forward the objective in every game is to score but the ultimate goal is to make Chennaiyin FC the champions,” he said.
He also praised coach Materazzi as being someone who perfectly understood his players.
“He is a legend so there is plenty to learn from him but he understands me. In fact he understands all the players and that makes it easier for each of us. We all enjoy training under him and look forward to a successful season,” Fikru said.
The side is currently having pre-season training camp in Perugia.
The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.
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