GT vs CSK: Hardik Pandya Has A Relaxed Approach Towards The Game: Lockie Ferguson

Hardik Pandya has been a revelation as a skipper in this edition of the IPL. Gujarat Titans are currently topping the table with four wins from five games. Their last win was against Rajasthan Royals and they face CSK next on Sunday in Pune. 

Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson was all praise for his skipper in his recent interaction with PTI. The Kiwi pacer is in amongst the wickets as well in this IPL so far. He has picked up 8 wickets in five games and bowled with a lot of pace. 

“Hardik has a pretty relaxed approach towards game of cricket and he plays the game to entertain people as much as to win the game. I think that kind of attitude breathes energy and life into the group, and of course, he is leading with his performances which counts for a lot,” Ferguson told PTI in an exclusive interview praising his skipper. 

Ferguson further lauded the entire Gujarat Titans support staff saying that a good environment within the management has helped them to win four out of five matches.

“The whole leadership group including vice-captain Rashid (Khan) has also got a relaxed attitude and coaching group of Gary (mentor Kirsten), Vik (Director of cricket Vikram Solanki) and (head coach) Ash (Ashish Nehra) are the same. That explains quite well and its enjoyable,” he added.

The pacer also lauded Hardim Pandya’s batting exploits in this season so far. He scored 87 against Rajasthan which has now taken him upto the second spot in the Orange Cap race with 228 runs from five games.

Hardik Pandya has Taken To Leadership With Open Arms: Lockie Ferguson

“Hardik has taken to leadership with an open arm but he has shown that one can’t forget how good a batter he is when he gets going. It’s nice to have him in my side as I remember when I was with KKR, in one match, he was hitting sixes for fun,” he said.

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