Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya mentioned he cannot wait to start operating with head trainer Ashish Nehra within the Indian Premier League 2022 season, announcing the previous speedy bowler will assist have a gentle setting within the dressing room.
Gujarat Titans, one of the most two new franchises for the IPL 2022 season, unveiled their jersey on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Hardik, who used to be drafted for Rs 15 crore, will lead the group whilst Nehra has been appointed as the top trainer.
Nehra has prior to now labored with the enhance group of workers at Royal Challengers Bangalore however he’s taking up the top trainer function for the primary time within the IPL.
“He is the funniest man one can come throughout. He’s going to by no means provide the trainer vibe. It used to be very transparent with Nehraji that allow the entire gamers make a decision what they need to do and provides them freedom. You are making errors however ultimately, you be told. I am very excited to spend time with him,” Hardik informed newshounds after the jersey release.
Hardik, who’s all set to guide an IPL franchise for the primary time, make clear what could be his mantra heading into the brand new season, including that man-management can be key in a high-pressure event just like the IPL.
“Good fortune is theirs, failure is mine. Our function can be to ensure the gamers are at ease in no matter capability we will assist them out. Readability, honesty must be there,” he mentioned.
“In just right occasions they do not want any people. However the season will take a look at you, there can be tough occasions and that’s the reason when we can be there to enhance them,” he added.
‘IT’S A SURPRISE’
The Gujarat Titans squad additionally contains India opener Shubman Gill, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan, Australia’s Matthew Wade, senior India pacer Mohammad Shami and New Zealand fast Lockie Ferguson.
Alternatively, fit-again Hardik Pandya, who has now not performed aggressive cricket for the reason that T20 International Cup in 2021, remained tight-lipped about whether or not he would have the ability to bowl for the Titans. Hardik has now not been in a position to bowl ceaselessly for his earlier franchise and India because of ordinary again harm problems.
Requested whether or not he would bowl back, Hardik mentioned it might be a wonder.
“Sir, it might be a wonder, so let it’s a wonder,” he mentioned.
Gujarat Titans will start their IPL 2022 marketing campaign towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants on March 28.
