GT vs RR: Wriddhiman Saha Confirms Availability For Qualifier 1 Match

Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha is completely fit to play the Qualifier 1 round against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday (May 24).

As the IPL 2022 approaches the business end, the last four teams will give their everything to lay their hands on the coveted IPL trophy. Saha, who has been an integral part of the Gujarat Titans’ success in the league stage with a solid bating show at the top, had sustained a hamstring injury during the final game against RCB.

The seriousness of the injury was as such that the 37-year-old didn’t return to keep the wickets behind the stumps as Australia’s Matthew Wade stepped up in his place.

I’m fit and available for the game: Wriddhiman Saha on playing Qualifier 1 against RR

Saha not just confirmed his fitness but also promised to perform to his best for the Hardik Pandya-led side in their upcoming game against Rajasthan Royals.

“Yes, I’m fit and available for the game. My role is to get some early runs and even I like to play a few risky shots in the powerplay. If I contribute in the initial overs and put on a partnership, it gets easier for other batters too. They can take a few deliveries to get going and help us reach a competitive total,” Saha said in a virtual media interaction on the eve of Qualifier 1.

You get to know about Virat Kohli’s strengths and weak points as well: Mohammed Shami

Gujarat Titans pace bowler Mohammed Shami shared about his experience of playing with Virat Kohli in the Indian team and facing him in the IPL.

“Yes, you get the benefit when you have played with a player. You get to know about his strengths and weak points as well. I’ve been mixing it up against him (Kohli). It doesn’t matter that I’ve got him six or seven times, it’s my job to do as a bowler. But my focus is always to hit the weak point,” he said.

“Yes, experience does play a role. It’s important to focus on your line and length. Because when you play the shortest format, you think about trying too many things. According to me, the batter finds it difficult to score if your area of bowling is right. My focus has also been to get some early swing,” Shami added.

Gujarat Titans will play RR in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday (May 24) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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