Gujarat Lions batsman Aaron Finch feels that knuckle ball has become a powerful weapon for bowlers in the Indian Premier League but said once batsmen start getting used to it they too will start playing it better.
"It is a very good ball, it's something the fast bowlers have started to develop a lot," Finch said when asked about the knuckle ball.
"You see guys are coming with two, three, four different types of slower balls. But I think once more players start following it, then the batsmen will start playing it better," he told reporters here on the sidelines of an event organised by team owners -- Intex Technologies.
Dhawal Kulkarni, who along with team bowler Basil Thampi and Manpreet Gony, was also present at the event said it's hard to practice bowling knuckle ball.
Gujarat Lions fast bowler and hat-trick hero Andrew Tye has shown why the knuckle ball is the most powerful weapon in his armoury.
Gujarat Lions campaign this season has been in disarray and they are struggling at the second last position at the points table. They play Kings XI Punjab on Sunday.
About losing a close game against Delhi Daredevils, Finch said, "T20 is a game that can change so much. If you win your first match that's a very close, you tend to win any other close ones in future. But when you start losing them, it starts to become a mental game. We've still played some good cricket, but not just good enough."
"There is still a lot to play for, winning matches for the franchise is still very important and we are going to try and achieve that," said the Australian.
Lions have also suffered a body blow, losing their opener Brendon McCullum, who will miss the remaining matches after suffering a hamstring strain.
“He is in New Zealand, he has gone home. He has been a wonderful player for the franchise and we are going to miss him," Finch said.
