Xtra Time Web Desk : Former Kolkata Knight Riders and current Gujarat Titans batter Shubman Gill on Monday spoke to the PTI and opened up on various aspects of his batting right before the start of the Indian Premier League 2022.
“It’s obviously special if you get retained by any team but I haven’t given much thought about adjustments, now that I am with Gujarat Titans. It will be a great challenge for me as it’s a new franchise and Ashu bhai (head coach Ashish Nehra) and Gary Kirsten (Mentor) are great people to be around. I have just had a brief conversation with them and they seem to be great people. I am confident we will do fine as team,” said Gill when asked about his new franchise.
The 21 year old, who is known for his copybook technique of batting also answered questions on his batting style and strike rate and stated, “There isn’t a particular reason. It’s just that I back my strengths to be able to hit the bowler over his head rather than trying to be cheeky,”
“I feel you have to close yourself from all the critics and do what the team wants from you. As a player, I should be able to play under any given situation. If my team wants me to bat at 160, 180 or even 200 strike-rate, I should be able to do that,” added the Team India batter.
The former KKR opener will now look to showcase his talent for his new franchise, Gujarat Titans in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.