New Zealand opener Devon Conway, who missed the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to a thumb injury, is now gearing up for the T20 World Cup in June. Reflecting on his journey since his international debut in 2020, Conway emphasized the importance of consistency and simplicity in his approach.
“It’s about elevating my intent and refining shot-selection across different formats,” he said.
Discussing New Zealand’s approach to the World Cup, Conway noted the influence of franchise leagues, saying, “The way of playing these days is naturally aggressive.” Highlighting the team’s batting depth, he added, “I can play with freedom, knowing that if it is not my day, then someone down the order could contribute to the team’s cause.”
Conway also addressed the significance of match-ups in T20 cricket, saying, “As a player, it’s still good to identify what’s a good match-up for you and exploit that — just having that freedom to know that this is my match-up and I’m going to commit to it.”
On the contrast between T20 leagues and international cricket, Conway suggested that conditions play a significant role, stating, “Sometimes in leagues, you are playing on pitches that are good for batting, especially in India, whereas the last T20 World Cup in Australia was perhaps more suitable for bowlers. In franchise leagues, they are trialling different methods to gain an advantage over opponents, so they are conditioned to have those high run-rates.”
