The Gujarat Titans (GT) have been a dominant pressure all through the present season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The defending champions have received 10 out of their 14 league matches, securing the highest spot on the factors desk.
Within the ongoing Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023, the Titans are dealing with Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), a group that has received the IPL title 4 occasions. The extremely anticipated contest is going down on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
In the meantime, forward of this important sport, GT captain Hardik Pandya had expressed his admiration for his counterpart, CSK skipper MS Dhoni. Pandya conveyed that it takes lots to hate Dhoni and that he himself will all the time be a fan of the legendary cricketer.
In a video shared by GT on Twitter, Pandya said, “I’ll all the time be a Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan, and for thus many followers on the market and so many cricket lovers. It’s essential be a correct satan to hate Mahendra Singh Dhoni.”
Pandya acknowledged the large success of CSK underneath Dhoni’s management, profitable the IPL title 4 occasions. Regardless of a difficult marketing campaign final 12 months, the Tremendous Kings made a robust comeback this season, ending the league stage with 17 factors from 14 video games.
Reflecting on his personal expertise, Hardik talked about that he has discovered lots from Dhoni by watching him play on the sector.
“Lots of people assume Mahi is severe and all that. For me, I crack jokes, and I don’t see him as Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Clearly, I’ve discovered loads of issues from him, loads of constructive issues, which I’ve discovered from him simply whereas watching, not even a lot speaking,” the gifted all-rounder shared.
To Hardik, Dhoni is sort of a expensive pal and brother with whom he can chill out and have enjoyable. “For me, he’s simply my expensive pal, expensive brother, who I do pranks, who I chill,” Pandya added, highlighting their shut bond.
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Captain. Chief. Legend.@msdhoni is an emotion 💙 Right here’s a particular tribute from @hardikpandya7 to the one and solely Thala forward of a particular matchday in Chennai! 🤝#GTvCSK | #PhariAavaDe | #TATAIPL Playoffs 2023 pic.twitter.com/xkrJETARbJ
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) Might 23, 2023
GT registered 10 wins in 14 video games within the league stage this season. Pandya scored 289 runs and picked 3 wickets in 13 matches.
