Lucknow Super Giants will want KL Rahul the batter who additionally leads the group as a substitute of the captain who additionally bats within the upcoming IPL version, the pinnacle of group’s think-tank Gautam Gambhir made his expectations loud and clear on Tuesday.
Gambhir, one of many most interesting amongst IPL skippers with two titles for Kolkata Knight Riders, spoke to PTI completely on a number of subjects together with Rahul’s management, group composition and the way he intends to deal with relation between Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya.
Asked about his expectations from Rahul, Gambhir was very categorical in what he desires from his skipper.
“Ultimately, it’s the chief who’s the flag-bearer of a group and so it’s Rahul who will lead Lucknow Supergiants on and off the sphere. For me, it is very important have KL Rahul the batter, who can also be the captain of the group reasonably than KL Rahul, the captain, who additionally bats. I hope I’m able to make you perceive the distinction,” Gambhir said during exclusive interaction.
Gambhir would want Rahul to be “fearless” in his strategy and for that he’ll get “all the liberty”.
“Any captain should learn to take risks. I would want Rahul to take risks and unless you take calculated risks, you won’t know if you would succeed or not. Also this time, Quinton de Kock will be our wicketkeeper, so with no keeping duties, he can be free and relaxed, concentrate on his batting and leadership,” the two-time World Cup winner stated.
But does it hassle him as ‘Mentor’ that Rahul may really feel the strain of making an attempt to show his management qualities desperately since he’s being talked about as future India chief.
“Know one factor. There is a distinction between being talked up as a future India captain and in the end being appointed India captain,” Gambhir was ruthless as ever.
“I have never believed that you should play IPL looking at national team. IPL is a platform to express one’s self. One can grow as a leader but there are no guarantees that there is a time period that IPL will help you become India captain,” Gambhir stated.
All-rounders giving lot of choices
Lucknow Supergiants have an assortment of all-rounders proper from Jason Holder to Krunal Pandya and Deepak Hooda and Gambhir believes in having multi-skilled cricketers.
“When we had been getting ready the technique for our group, we wished extra all-rounders and we obtained our chairman Dr Sanjiv Goenka’s approval. I’m honoured that he has given me a lot respect and at occasions I ponder whether I deserve a lot reward from him,” he said.
“It always helps to have multi-dimensional cricketers as they give you more options. It’s always good to have batters, who can chip in with two or three overs.”
Mark Wood’s absence is setback however alternative for another person
England pacer Mark Wood, maybe the quickest bowler on the planet with a mean velocity of 150 kmph, has been dominated out resulting from damage and Gambhir made no bones that it’s a setback.
“I wouldn’t say I’m frightened however sure clearly it’s a setback as you don’t have too many bowlers who bowl at that velocity like Mark. But that additionally provides a possibility to somebody like Dushmantha Chameera or anybody who will get an opportunity to show themselves.”
Hooda-Krunal relationship: You don’t have to be friends to perform
Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya have had an ugly history when they played domestic cricket for Baroda with the former accusing the latter of bullying him and ultimately leaving the state.
Now with both players in the set-up, Gambhir said that he has had no problems handling the duo.
“Look, you don’t have to be best friends off the field to perform on it. They are professionals and they know that they have a job to do. You don’t have to go out for dinner every night if you are playing in the same team. I have not been friends with everyone in every team that I have played in.
“But that hasn’t stopped me from giving my best when I am out there on the field. These are matured people and they know there are here to win matches for Lucknow,” he stated.
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