Gujarat Titans’ director of cricket Vikram Solanki believes that the current adjustments in guidelines will ‘bring interesting dynamics’ to the Indian Premier League this yr.
When the match kicks off with the defending champion Titans taking up Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad subsequent week, it is going to function an Impact Player – one substitute who can are available to bat and bowl. Also, the groups might be allowed to finalise their taking part in XI after the toss; and in response to Solanki, it is going to be ‘interesting to see’ how the groups adapt to the rule change.
“It’s going to be an interesting change to sort of dynamics. It might bring some tactical decisions to be made. But essentially, the way we are looking at it at the moment, especially given the fact that you can name your sort of eleven from your squad after the toss, will have a slightly different bearing,” Solanki stated on Thursday throughout a digital media interplay.
“Initially, we are starting to have discussions about it. I think it will bring interesting dynamics to the IPL this year. We have had discussions about it and it will be interesting to see how different teams adapt to the new rules…”
Solanki, a former England worldwide, additionally highlighted Shubman Gill’s management qualities and indicated if and when a chance arises, the teenager may step up as a future chief.
“He (Gill) has always been a leader in his own right. He adopted a leadership role last year and yes I absolutely believe that he can be captain of the future because apart from his immense talent with the bat he has a smart cricket brain too,” Solanki stated.
Gill, 23, amassed 483 runs in 16 matches within the final version of the IPL at a mean of 34.5 with 4 half-centuries and a highest rating of 96.
Under Hardik Pandya’s management, the Titans clinched the title final yr and the crew would wish to do an encore. Solanki, nevertheless, pressured on the truth that the crew will make sure that the captain is match and refreshed all through.
“Hardik is very professional and looks after his body considering the strain he has to take keeping in mind different formats of the game. Our medical team is in constant contact with the BCCI medical team to ensure he is in the best shape for the tournament,” Solanki added.
The Titans will miss out on the companies of David Miller for the opener in opposition to CSK, and Solanki stated, “It is disappointing that David is missing and as things stand, we need to respect his commitment to the South Africa national side. All we can do is prepare the guys who are already here for the first game. It is just one game and we look forward to welcoming David really soon…”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com