Gujarat Titans (GT) batsman Sai Sudharasan was effusive in his admiration for patron Hardik Pandya and his leadership qualities following the franchise’s back-to-back IPL final appearances.
Sai Sudharsan was a TNPL star a year ago, he hit 336 runs in 10 games for Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) with an average of 48 and a strike rate of 140.58.
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In the IPL 2023 final, Sai Sudharsan scored an incredible 96 runs in 47 deliveries. Along with the captain, he rode an electrifying 81-run standing that helped GT to a staggering 214/4 in his allotted 20 overs. Sudharsan lavished praise on Hardik Pandya in an exclusive chat with TOI.
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“A leader like Hardik Pandya is a blessing. He gives you the platform and the confidence to express yourself. He makes you feel very comfortable in your own skin regardless of how you perform on the day. Even in my last few innings (Qualifier 1), I missed a few balls that I should have hit. But it gave me the confidence that I can still hit the big ones and get the job done for the team.” Sai Sudharsan said.
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“The preparation was completely done before the tournament” – Sai Sudharsan
Gujarat Titans (GT) batsman Sai Sudharsan agreed that the team’s performance was greatly influenced by their pre-season training and the players’ understanding of their respective duties.
“The preparation was fully done before the tournament. Ten days before the IPL started, we had preparatory camps where we learned more about ourselves and got clarity on what our role in the team will be and how we can contribute.” Sai Sudharsan added.