I have become a more aggressive batsman: Pawan

Bengaluru, August 21: KB Pawan performed the role of opener for Karnataka with a good degree of success before turning a professional player for Tripura and Kerala.

Those stints Pawan said has changed him a player and person.

"I always say that playing for another state is a tough job. To be honest after I came back from Kerala, I am now a totally different person. Both as a cricketer and as a person I have totally changed. I had to struggle a lot while playing as a professional. So I have learnt a lot. I think in the process of growing as a cricketer, this move helped me a lot," said Pawan.

The right-hander said he has become a more aggressive batsman.

"I have worked on my fitness, apart from working on my mental strength. You will see a lot of changes. I have definitely become a lot more aggressive as a player than before," said Pawan.

He said Bellary Tuskers, his team in the Karnataka Premier League, are set for new season. '

"It's a new season and definitely, it is a new beginning. We are looking forward to it as a group. The mood in the camp is excellent and we are all really ready for the season," he added.

"We have covered every aspect in our squad. We will miss some of the guys who were part of the squad last year. But it was a fresh auction and you cannot always get all the players. This time also we have a number of youngsters, and we have a very balanced squad," Pawan said.