Mavi conceded Gujarat had a weak bench power of their maiden season final yr.
The 24-year-old pacer Mavi, who was earlier part of the Kolkata Knight Riders camp, added Gujarat have labored exhausting to bolster their bench power this season.
“Honestly there is no pressure (on Gujarat Titans). The kind of cricket we played last year wherein everyone played their respective roles, similarly, this year too we would want to play our roles. But this year we also have bolstered our bench strength, we felt we lacked on this front so we worked on it,” Mavi stated.
Mavi additionally disclosed that he’s creating a “special delivery” for the upcoming season, however there may be nonetheless some work left on it earlier than it’s executed.
“I have planned a special delivery for this IPL, will not mention here what it is but hopefully I am able to execute it and then I will talk about it. I am at 99 per cent with it, the work is still in progress,” he stated.
Mavi is assured of a powerful present with the bat late within the order too.
“You would have witnessed that (lower order) batting has become very important for all teams in the last 1-2 years, irrespective of the teams whether it is your country or IPL or any domestic side.
“If you’ll be able to execute 2-3 hits then it is vitally helpful to your facet. I’m backing myself to attain say 30-35 runs in the direction of the top with the tail-end batters,” Mavi told the media during an interaction on Saturday evening.
Mavi added that the fringe bowlers along with youngsters will look to impress in the IPL to earn a place in the national side.
“The bowlers goal to attempt to carry out right here and get a berth with the nationwide facet. My goal is to do no matter I can for the crew when it comes to my efficiency. I don’t consider issues too far forward. I simply concentrate on no matter is forward of me,” he said.
Mavi said he has worked hard on his fitness to overcome some major issues, and his overall game has improved having played domestic cricket regularly.
“I’ve focussed lots on my batting during the last two years, I’ve improved lots as effectively. I’m making an attempt to work as exhausting as doable to be helpful to my crew. I’ve focussed on managing my workload. Since I’m able to preserve that, I’m enjoying cricket often,” he said.
He added, “I’ve labored on my hitting. I all the time used to bat effectively however couldn’t hit these sixes simply. I’ve labored very exhausting on that and have gotten some good returns too. I’ve additionally put in lots of work on my health. My glutes and core had been weak, however now I’m feeling very robust.”
Heaping reward on his franchise and India T20I captain Hardik Pandya, Mavi stated, “Hardik bhai by no means pressurises younger gamers; he solely backs them. There is a really gentle surroundings within the Gujarat camp and at any time when a teen is available in, he experiences a free setup. When the ambiance is sweet then gamers are naturally in a position to carry out.”
Mavi also praised Gujarat Titans coach and former India player Ashish Nehra for his policy of players-first.
“He offers you a free hand, you’re required to go to the sphere and utilise your time effectively. If you wish to relaxation then you definitely take a relaxation. He is sort of a good friend. He doesn’t put any burden on the gamers,” Mavi said.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com