Last Update on: April 8th, 2023 at 03:45 pm
Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Sai Sudarshan said that winning Indian Premier League (IPL) title last year helped his confidence. He also spoke about his game plans and highlighted that despite Kane Williamson being out of the tournament, he’ll be in touch with him as they both exchanged words related to the game.
Sudarshan is among the few young Indian batters who have set the stage on fire so far in the IPL 2023. The southpaw has shown great composure and has taken the responsibility for his team, playing two crucial knocks in the two games so far.
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In the first game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he came in as an impact player and scored 22 runs in 17 balls. His best came in the second game against Delhi Capitals when he played a staggering knock and guided his team home.
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While chasing the target of 163 runs, GT lost early wickets but Sudarshan held the fort for his side and scored a blistering half-century that kept his side in the game. He remained unbeaten on 62 runs in 48 balls and smashed 4 fours and 2 sixes to take his side home.
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Sudarshan spoke about how his confidence was boosted and said that with no Williamson around he’ll give every effort he to use the opportunity. He elaborated:
“There are no personal goals, we have to retain the title. I must use this opportunity to do better for the team. Winning the IPL last year helped my confidence and it reflected in my domestic campaign as well. I’m not looking to change my game significantly. I’m just trying to play the situation and win the situation. When the situation arises (where I have to bat at a higher strike rate), I will also rise up to the challenge.”
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Kane Williamson was ruled out of the IPL 2023 after he suffered a knee injury in the first game of the league. In his place, GT has allowed Sudarshan to fill the shoes and it’s fair to say that he has done a good job till now.
The batter also spoke about learning different things from Williamson and explained that it’s a great opportunity for players like him to adapt to different conditions and score.
He further added: “I observed him a few times in practice. The way he even approaches even a practice session was remarkable. It was great to exchange thoughts with a player like him and I’ll definitely be in touch with him.
“It is a great opportunity to adapt and to play in different conditions. Adaptability is very important when you’re travelling. The fans here in Ahmedabad are so supportive, so I’m really looking forward to playing more in front of them.”
Sai Sudarshan will be next seen in action when GT will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their next game on Sunday (9th April) at the Narendra Modi International Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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