Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Robin Singh says T10 demands exceptional skills from players
Robin Singh says T10 cricket is very fast.
Batters have little time to get comfortable before they need to score.
He compares it to the most attacking parts of a T20 game.
Players have to take more risks than they might in a longer match.
Singh says they need strong skills and confidence.
He also helps lead the Royal Desert Champions.
The team got about 80% of the players it wanted in the draft.
He says teams need a plan and experienced players who can perform right away.
Robin Singh said T10 requires very high skill levels because batters have little time to settle.
He compared T10 to the final overs or power plays of a T20 match.
Singh said players must take more risks and avoid second-guessing themselves.
As Royal Desert Champions' Team Director, he said the draft secured about 80% of the players the team wanted.
He said the team aimed for balance and seasoned players able to execute skills in the fast format.
- Who
- Robin Singh, former Indian cricketer and Team Director of Royal Desert Champions.
- What
- Singh discussed the high skill and risk-taking demands of T10 cricket and his team's player-draft approach.
- Where
- New Delhi, in an interview with IANS.
- Why
- T10 is a very fast format with little time for batters to settle or players to relax.
- Format length
- T10 is described as a 60-ball format.
- Comparison
- Singh likened T10 to the last 10 overs or power plays of a T20 match.
- Team
- Royal Desert Champions
- Draft outcome
- Singh said the team got about 80% of what it wanted.
- Draft strategy
- The team used backup options in its strategy in case preferred picks were unavailable.
- Team priorities
- Singh emphasized a balanced team and seasoned players able to execute skills.