Eoin Morgan believes Ruturaj Gaikwad’s impressive innings against KKR will significantly boost his confidence and decision-making, potentially shaping him into a more assured leader.
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s composed innings of 67* runs off 58 deliveries steered his team to victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 season. Gaikwad, after the early loss of Rachin Ravindra, forged crucial partnerships with Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube, guiding CSK close to the target.
Former England captain Eoin Morgan hailed Gaikwad’s innings, noting that it would significantly boost his confidence and leadership abilities. Despite CSK’s dominance for most of the game, Gaikwad remained steadfast in his approach, showcasing maturity till the end.
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“This innings will build a huge amount of belief and confidence for him in his game. Playing an innings like this, early in the tournament, will give him a lot of reassurance on his decision-making and pass on a message to the team,” Morgan said to JioCinema.
“He is a classy player, we have seen that for a long time now, and it is great to see him in such touch. He had a great game, right from the toss to captaincy decisions, getting the spinners on after the powerplay, he was exceptional today,” he added.
In the tournament, Chennai holds the fourth spot on the points table, unbeaten at MA Chidambaram Stadium but struggling away. Next, Chennai faces arch-rival Mumbai Indians at Wankhede on April 14.
Last Updated on April 9, 2024
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