CSK Starlet Urvil Patel’s Secret to Smashing Big Hits: 200 Sixes Daily and the ‘Chana’ Factor
In a recent interview with the Times of India, CSK coach Prakash Patani revealed the secret behind Urvil Patel’s impressive six-hitting prowess. According to Patani, Urvil slams nearly 200 sixes daily as part of his intense training routine. This approach has clearly paid off, as Urvil smashed 31 runs off 11 balls at an astounding strike rate of 281.81 on his IPL debut against KKR.
Urvil’s fearless approach to batting has left many stunned, with the young cricketer maintaining his aggressive intent throughout his debut innings. As per the Times of India, Urvil’s coach Prakash Patani said, "Urvil had told me that he wants to slam his first ball for a six on IPL debut. He works very hard daily to achieve this impact. Our training starts with drop ball practice for two hours, followed by him smashing nearly 200 sixes."
Patani further added that Urvil enhances his overall strength by working out in the gym for hours as well as running 10-15 rounds. The cricketer’s dedication to his craft is evident in his remarkable transformation from a pacer to a wicket-keeper batter. As reported by the Times of India, Urvil started off as a pacer but used to chuck the ball while attempting to bowl at a high speed. He later switched to leg-spin, which worked out well, but Patani encouraged him to become a wicket-keeper batter considering his big-hitting abilities.
Urvil’s family has played a significant role in his success, with his father’s personal initiative enabling him to achieve his true potential. As quoted in the Times of India, Urvil’s father Mukesh said, "Me and my wife are teachers. I was a sprinter but couldn’t achieve much. I was determined that my child will excel in some sport. Urvil started playing cricket when he was just four. My wife would wake up at 4 and prepare food, ensuring every need was fulfilled. We used to skip many events and take him to Ahmedabad from Palanpur during holidays so that he could learn some new skill."
The Times of India also reported that Urvil’s parents have been instrumental in fostering his love for cricket. Mukesh revealed that one of the key reasons behind Urvil’s big-hitting is his habit of eating chana, which provides stamina. As quoted in the article, Mukesh said, "One of the key reasons behind Urvil’s big-hitting is his habit of eating chana which provides stamina. Horses eat that to run fast. He eats chana daily. While Urvil currently holds the record for the joint-fastest T20 ton (28 balls), I’m sure he will smash the fastest T20 ton."
Urvil’s journey has not been without its challenges, however. The cricketer went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, which left his family worried. As reported by the Times of India, Mukesh said, "I couldn’t sleep all night after he went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction and cried a lot. I was wondering, ‘What is lacking?’. Urvil never shared his pain in case of non-selection despite being very sad." Despite this setback, Urvil was eventually signed by CSK as an injury replacement and has since made a significant impact.
As per the Times of India, Urvil’s family is elated with his current success, especially at CSK. However, they might travel to Ahmedabad for CSK’s final IPL 2025 match against GT, subject to Urvil’s insistence. With his impressive form and dedication to his craft, Urvil Patel is certainly one to watch in the world of cricket.
The article was originally published by the Times of India, and can be found at https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/200-sixes-daily-the-chana-factor-secret-behind-csk-starlet-urvil-patels-big-hits/articleshow/121284153.cms.
