According to Simon Doull, the Hardik and Krunal Pandya were able to develop as leaders after being released from the Mumbai Indians (MI) and signed by the Gujarat Titians (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), respectively.
During an interview with the media, veteran New Zealand cricketer Doull praised Hardik’s performance for the Gujarat team in the IPL. He said that Lucknow encouraging Krunal to a leadership role has also boosted his performance on the pitch.
“Leaving MI has been great for Hardik and Krunal Pandya’s game. Krunal may not be captain, but he is undoubtedly a key figure in the LSG’s ascends to recognition.”
“It’s obvious that Hardik has a lot to learn about being a captain and leading a squad. He is an outstanding cricket player and an incredible captain on the pitch. As the upcoming captain of India’s white-ball team, he is flourishing in his current capacity skills.”
Hardik and Krunal were released before 2021 mega auction
The Mumbai franchise released the Pandya brothers before the IPL 2021 mega auction. As a result, GT made Hardik the team’s captain. GT’s first season under the new captain and his strategy has resulted in a championship title.
At the IPL 2021 mega auction, LSG spent 8.25 crore for Krunal Pandya, who was then named vice-captain of the franchise heading into the IPL 2022 season.
Simon Doull Comments on the GT vs LSG match
Simon added that GT, who scored a subpar 135 runs against LSG in their previous match, might have been astonished to find themselves on the winning side.
While Hardik Pandya’s team won a seven-run victory, Simon pointed out that GT has been tested in their past two IPL 2023 matches. But he emphasized that the GT think tank has maintained its composure no matter the conclusion.
“We usually comment about the calming nature of the Gujarat side, whether it is the backroom staff or Hardik Pandya, a calm and composed skipper. The team’s chemistry and mentality were put to the test in the last few matches of IPL 2023.”
“They have always seemed happy and pleasant, and they never appear distressed or worried. They’ve had a little tester, and I believe they will be slightly stunned by their previous victory over LSG.”
Simon
On Tuesday, April 25, the reigning champion Gujarat Titans (GT) will play against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
