The off-spinner, who has picked up 31 wickets in 42 T20 matches, said that he would like to bowl in the Powerplay overs and bat at the top of the order in the competition.

“I would love to bat up the order, but it depends on the team’s strategy. I’m not a person who has personal goals before the team’s interests. I would love to do whatever the team wants me to do. Last year, I got an opportunity to bat at number three against Kings XI Punjab, but I couldn’t make the most of it, maybe if I get another opportunity, I’ll try to do my best,” said Gowtham.

The 30-year-old explained that it’s difficult for a spinner to bowl in the Powerplays, but he would still like to take up the challenge in the IPL.“As a spinner it’s pretty difficult to bowl in the Powerplays. There are only two fielders outside the 30 yard circle and it’s relatively easier to bat against a spinner in the Powerplay overs. It’s a little challenging, but it’s fun as well.