Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is enjoying his new role as the captain of Gujarat Titans, saying the added responsibility and challenges have made him a better cricketer. Pandya on Friday registered his third win as captain in the IPL as Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by six wickets.
The new players have a 100 percent record in the league, having won all three of their matches played so far. They are second in the points table. Pandya is contributing with the bat, as well as bowling the entire quota of four overs while captaining the team.
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“I am enjoying captaincy, always wanted to take responsibility as a cricketer and that is why I have become a better cricketer, because taking on challenges makes you better,” he said in a post-match presentation. said.
“I’ve been on both sides before – I win and lose – so (I’m) calm and cool because I try to be neutral. That’s also our team’s motto, win or lose we’re neutral, we’re on our side.” We also celebrate defeat, they are very important because it gives more value to victory.”
Young Shubman Gill scored a brilliant 96 off 59 balls before all-rounder Rahul Tewatia smashed two sixes in the last two balls to register a memorable win for the Titans.
Gill has been in scintillating form before the 96 against Punjab Kings, a knock of 84 runs against Delhi Capitals.
“Shubman is taking on a lot of responsibility, he expresses himself in meetings and it shows in his batting as well. He knows how important he is to the franchise and the way he has batted in the last two games and doesn’t need to say too much, just to enjoy.”
Rashid Trump Card
Captain Pandya said that Rashid Khan is his trump card, who feels that the star spinner has the ability to take the team out of any situation in the match.
Rashid was picked by Gujarat Titans in the draft. Such is the effect of spinners on matches that opposition batsmen often try to play their four overs without any risk.
“Rashid Khan is my trump card and I will use him in the worst case scenario to take me out of him.
He said, ‘I have seen many times that batsmen in IPL are trying to get him out which I do not want. I want people to attack him and this is where he has been very useful to us.”
The captain heaped praise on the Afghan spinner.
“It is a blessing to have someone like Rashid in the team. You know he can get you back in the game at any time.
“That’s the role he has been given, he is the vice-captain because he has importance. He is an aggressive spinner who always wants to take wickets.”
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