NEW DELHI: Legendary Suni Gavaskar believes Rashid Khan's commitment to all aspects of the game, including his willingness to put his body on the line, has made him one of the most sought-after players in T20 leagues around the world. Makes one.
Needing 15 runs in the final over and two runs on the last ball, Gujarat Titans registered a sensational win on the last ball, with the Afghan leg spinner remaining 2 not out in 11 balls. He also took one wicket for just 18 runs in his four overs.
"Yes, he didn't hit the wickets the way he usually does, but when he needed the bat, he came in and did well," Gavaskar said on 'Star Sports Cric Live'.
“That is why he is such a sought-after player for franchises around the world.They want him because they can see his commitment, batting, bowling and fielding."
Apart from his batting and bowling, Rashid is an agile fielder who never shies away from taking risky dives.
"Look at the way he gives everything while fielding. Bowlers can sometimes be a little worried about diving onto their bowling shoulder, because if their shoulder dislocates their career could be in danger. goes.
"Not with Rashid Khan, he just wants to give 100 per cent.,
Gavaskar compared Rashid to England Test captain Ben Stokes, who has missed this season's IPL.
"There is another cricketer who is not playing in this IPL, but who is exactly the same, that is Ben Stokes. Whenever you see Ben Stokes batting, bowling or fielding he is 100 per cent, all that Let's give something.
"And these are the cricketers that coaches and captains want, they may not always perform well but you know their percentage will never be less than 100 per cent," Gavaskar said.
The batting stalwart was also impressed by young skipper Shubman Gill, who struggled single-handedly for most of GT's innings before cameos from Rashid and Rahu Tewatia."I'm very impressed with Shubman Gill because, again, he was not getting the kind of support he wanted at the other end. You want someone to be there to build a partnership. At the beginning of the innings, if you If you are in a partnership, then many of your problems become easier.
"He doesn't have it at all. That's why, after learning from the last game where he was trying to rotate and lost his wicket, and then they weren't even able to chase 160, I think he knows He had to hold on as long as possible, and that's what he did, until Chahal got him out with a very clever ball."Guessing where he was going to come to the crease, he pushed it a little wide. But what a brilliant innings by young Shubman Gill."
Needing 15 runs in the final over and two runs on the last ball, Gujarat Titans registered a sensational win on the last ball, with the Afghan leg spinner remaining 2 not out in 11 balls. He also took one wicket for just 18 runs in his four overs.
"Yes, he didn't hit the wickets the way he usually does, but when he needed the bat, he came in and did well," Gavaskar said on 'Star Sports Cric Live'.
“That is why he is such a sought-after player for franchises around the world.They want him because they can see his commitment, batting, bowling and fielding."
Apart from his batting and bowling, Rashid is an agile fielder who never shies away from taking risky dives.
"Look at the way he gives everything while fielding. Bowlers can sometimes be a little worried about diving onto their bowling shoulder, because if their shoulder dislocates their career could be in danger. goes.
"Not with Rashid Khan, he just wants to give 100 per cent.,
Gavaskar compared Rashid to England Test captain Ben Stokes, who has missed this season's IPL.
"There is another cricketer who is not playing in this IPL, but who is exactly the same, that is Ben Stokes. Whenever you see Ben Stokes batting, bowling or fielding he is 100 per cent, all that Let's give something.
"And these are the cricketers that coaches and captains want, they may not always perform well but you know their percentage will never be less than 100 per cent," Gavaskar said.
The batting stalwart was also impressed by young skipper Shubman Gill, who struggled single-handedly for most of GT's innings before cameos from Rashid and Rahu Tewatia."I'm very impressed with Shubman Gill because, again, he was not getting the kind of support he wanted at the other end. You want someone to be there to build a partnership. At the beginning of the innings, if you If you are in a partnership, then many of your problems become easier.
"He doesn't have it at all. That's why, after learning from the last game where he was trying to rotate and lost his wicket, and then they weren't even able to chase 160, I think he knows He had to hold on as long as possible, and that's what he did, until Chahal got him out with a very clever ball."Guessing where he was going to come to the crease, he pushed it a little wide. But what a brilliant innings by young Shubman Gill."
