CSK vs GT: Former Indian Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has shared a special connection between IPL groups Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. CSK and GT will lock horns in opposition to one another within the finale of the IPL 2023 on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Titans are the defending champions and made it into the finals after thrashing Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.
Notably, Gavaskar drew a comparability of Hardik Pandya bringing calmness as MS Dhoni does and heaped reward on GT captain Hardik Pandya for constructing a wholesome surroundings within the crew. “He (Hardik) has been very open about his admiration and affection for MSD, just like all those who have followed MSD’s career. When they go out to the toss, they will be very friendly and smiling all that,” Gavaskar informed Star Sports.
“But when it comes to the match, it will be a completely different atmosphere. It’s a very good opportunity for Hardik Pandya to show how quickly he has learned,” he added.
Gavaskar additionally shared a special connection between CSK and GT. When he was captaining for the primary time final yr, no person knew what to anticipate as a result of he has been one of the thrilling and excitable cricketers as effectively. But that excitable half, we’ve got seen over the past yr. The calmness that he brings into the crew is harking back to MSD. This is a contented crew, which is precisely what we see with CSK as effectively. Hardik has to take a number of credit score for that,” Gavaskar added.
The 1983 World Cup-winning participant additionally praised GT coach Ashish Nehra for protecting issues gentle. “I would not want to miss Ashish Nehra. He is one person, when he is in the changing room or the comm box, you cannot but be laughing. He makes life look so easy and he has got one of the sharpest cricketing brains,” the 73-year-old mentioned.