David Miller in action during a GT match (file photo)
Gujarat Titan’s David Miller has done well this season. He has scored 449 runs in 15 matches at an average of 64.14 with 29 fours and 22 sixes. Miller, who was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 3 crore, has left no stone unturned to contribute to the success of his team.
In an exclusive India TV interview with Samip Rajguru, Miller shares his experience with Gujarat Titans this season
- What was Miller thinking during IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 Between GT and RR?
Miller took his team to the final with his last-over heroics in Qualifier 1. When his team needed 16 runs in the last over, he hit three consecutive sixes and ended the match with three balls to spare.
Talking about the match, Miller said that he considered the qualifiers as a semi-final match. He further said, “I had planned to attack with the first ball of the 20th over. And I was able to take advantage of the line and length of the ball from famous Krishna and smashed the maximum. And after that, I ran quickly. Tried to make it and ended up hitting sixes.”
- Does Miller know Hindi or Gujarati?
He said that he knows few words of Hindi but is not familiar with Gujarati.
- Throwbacks to Miller’s 2013 performance:
He spoke about his astonishing performance in 2013 and credited the season for bringing about positive change and confidence. He said, “I was very young then and I learned a lot. I am happy that whenever I play, cricket fans like my game. Whenever I look at my career, I love it.”
- Miller shares the strengths of his Team GT:
Miller said the first thing that makes his team strong is the ability to play under pressure. “The team has won many close matches and that has given us confidence,” he added. He also said that it doesn’t matter whether they bat first or bowl first, every player puts in 100 percent effort.