Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lauded Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper KL Rahul for exhibiting lots of calmness, claiming that the management proven by the right-handed opener has been one of many largest causes behind the newcomers’ good present within the IPL 2022.

Just like their fellow newbies and table-toppers Gujarat Titans, Lucknow have been on a stellar run in IPL 2022, sitting at second place on the factors desk with 16 factors from 12 matches.

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A win towards Rajasthan Royals on the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday will see them qualify for the playoffs after dropping by 62 runs to Gujarat of their earlier match. With a robust bowling assault and Rahul being the second-highest run-getter within the event with 459 runs in 12 matches, Lucknow have had acquired lots of issues going their manner.

“The largest propellant for this crew’s good present has been the best way KL Rahul has led them from the entrance. He has been the main run-getter for the aspect. His efficiency has inspired different gamers to do higher. He has proven lots of calmness as a captain, which is at all times required in tournaments like these.”

“Also, the management of this team has been very active since the beginning of the league. They picked the right team, picked the right coach and followed the right strategy,” stated Harbhajan on Cricket Live present on Star Sports.

Delving additional into Harbhajan’s observations on Rahul’s captaincy within the event, veteran India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla reckons Rahul is taking a leaf out of crew mentor and two-time IPL profitable captain Gautam Gambhir’s management ebook in making aggressive strikes throughout the match.

“The manner he’s main the aspect is thrilling to observe. He is main the Super Giants brilliantly. It’s good to see him going for the kill. He’s inserting slip fielders within the Eleventh-Twelfth overs and seeking to end the sport early. This is one thing which he’s studying nicely from mentor Gautam Gambhir who was like this throughout his stint as IPL captain,” acknowledged Chawla.

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