IPL 2025: Shahrukh Khan lauds Gujarat Titans' grounded style before LSG showdown
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Synopsis
As the Gujarat Titans prepare for their crucial IPL 2025 match against LSG, Shahrukh Khan praises the team's simple and stable approach. He highlights their clarity of purpose and consistent performance as key elements of their success in the league, underlining the importance of adaptability and teamwork.
Key Takeaways
- Grounded Approach: The Titans focus on simplicity in their game strategy.
- Consistent Performance: They have been a strong franchise since their inception.
- Calm Mentality: The team remains composed regardless of match outcomes.
- Strong Leadership: The partnership between Nehra and Gill is pivotal.
- Smart Cricket: Adaptability during matches is vital for success.
Lucknow, April 11 (NationPress) As the Gujarat Titans (GT) gear up for their crucial match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, batter Shahrukh Khan has commended the team's humble and straightforward style of play. During a pre-match press conference on Friday, the middle-order player emphasized that the Titans' clarity of intent and consistency form the foundation of their achievements in the league.
Since their debut in 2022, the Gujarat Titans have emerged as one of the most reliable franchises, clinching the championship title in their first season under Hardik Pandya and upholding a commendable performance in ensuing seasons. Currently, under the guidance of Shubman Gill, the Titans are leading the points table with four victories out of five matches.
“We are a very straightforward team with straightforward methods,” stated Shahrukh on Friday. “Every team in this tournament is formidable, but we concentrate on our approach to the game. The method we employ is more crucial than the outcome.”
Although Shahrukh has yet to achieve a standout performance this season, he lauded the team's grounded mentality, mentioning that the squad remains composed regardless of wins or defeats.
“GT has consistently been a balanced team. We avoid being flamboyant. We focus on playing smart and effective cricket. Our strategies adapt during the match according to the circumstances, and everyone is aligned with this flexibility. We don’t allow ourselves to get overly excited after wins or too downcast after losses,” he elaborated.
He also attributed GT’s achievements to the effective collaboration between head coach Ashish Nehra and captain Shubman Gill.
“An exceptionally astute coach, really,” remarked Shahrukh about Nehra. “He is deeply committed to his players and genuinely cares about those around him. His enthusiasm and game understanding are crucial to our success.”
Regarding captain Shubman Gill, Shahrukh added, “He is maturing as a leader with each match. His development as a captain is impressive, and the synergy between Ashish bhai and Shubman is seamless, like two parts of a perfect fit.”
