GT spinner Rashid Khan celebrating after taking a wicket against Punjab Kings in IPL 2022
Gujarat Titans Captain Hardik Pandya Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan feels he has the trump card on his side. GT defeated Punjab Kings in this third match of the season, with this victory Gujarat is the only team to remain unbeaten in the league 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.
Rashid is my 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 to get me out of him.” I have seen that many times IPLBatsmen are trying to get him out which I don’t 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’s 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 is always looking for wickets.”
enjoy the captaincy
“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’ve won and lost – so (I’m) calm and calm because I try to stay neutral.
“It is also the motto of our team, win or lose we are neutral, we also celebrate our defeats, they are very important because it gives more value to victory,” he said.
young Shubman Gill All-rounder Rahul Tewatia smashed a scintillating 96 off 59 balls before registering a memorable win for Titans with the help of two sixes in the last two balls. 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. Have and haven’t done that. Say a lot to him, just to enjoy.”