With the IPL season set to roll on Friday, one captain who has 100 Checks underneath his belt is prepared and able to mentor a beginner captain who might be taking on a management position for the primary time.
The unassuming Kane Williamson says he might be glad to assist his Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill in any manner he can, as he considers the Indian a “nice thinker”, an enormous praise coming from somebody who’s a legend in worldwide cricket.
“He (Gill) is a good participant and like I mentioned an awesome cricketing mind, and I will surely encourage him to stroll that path and take his choices. Little doubt what he’ll look to do the identical,” Williamson informed PTI in an interview.
The 24-year-old Gill was handed the Gujarat Titans’ reins after incumbent Hardik Pandya made an abrupt exit from the franchise for his former group and religious base, the Mumbai Indians.
The dashing right-hander solely not too long ago recovered from a poor run of type when he got here good within the dwelling Check sequence towards England, hitting two tons of within the sequence.
He’s set to discover the unchartered territory of captaincy within the IPL and Williamson guarantees to lend a serving to hand each time Gill wants.
“I might be more than pleased to assist Shubman in any manner I can and Shubman is aware of that,” mentioned Williamson.
The Titans have had couple of nice IPL seasons in 2022 and 2023. They received the title in 2022 and misplaced to Chennai Tremendous Kings in a last-ball thriller the subsequent 12 months.
Williamson mentioned that the teenager, who’s extensively regarded the subsequent Indian batting famous person, has the calibre to navigate his manner by uneven waters.
“As for the group and myself, I’d typically prefer to share some concepts. It’s a lengthy season forward. Will probably be fairly a journey and we are going to all be studying by it,” mentioned the veteran, who captained New Zealand to 22 wins in 40 Checks.
With no Mohammed Shami obtainable because of recuperation from heel surgical procedure, it received’t precisely be a stroll within the park for Gill however Williamson mentioned such challenges are a routine for any captain.
“Clearly, there was just a few modifications within the camp, that’s a problem for each group as yearly you’ve got some changes to make, actually thrilling alternative for Shubman and we have to focus what’s there in entrance of us,” he mentioned.
The help workers comprising head coach Ashish Nehra, Cricket Director Vikram Solanki and Mentor Gary Kirsten are additionally there to assist Gill ease into his position.
So far as his personal batting place is worried, Williamson hinted that it might be his ordinary No. 3 slot.
“I feel will probably be a prime order possibility. There are such a lot of high quality gamers, whether or not that’s native Indian gamers, who’ve been distinctive or the abroad ones. So, it should come all the way down to stability and I feel a prime order possibility,” he mentioned.
Williamson Welcomes two bouncers per over
Williamson fairly appreciated the thought of bowlers being allowed two bouncers per over on this IPL, as he feels it should guarantee a extra balanced contest.
“I feel it’s a good addition, and it’ll deliver a barely totally different dynamic to the sport. It’s a good further possibility for the quick bowlers,” mentioned Williamson.
Nonetheless, at smaller grounds, rule may simply help the batters.
“There could possibly be smaller grounds across the nation and a few superb surfaces which provide some excessive scores. Additionally addition of Affect Gamers weighed extra in direction of the runs facet of issues. So, it’s a good addition and can play a job for certain.”
Williamson had a horrifying knee damage that required Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and since his comeback, he’s simply glad to play the sport he has all the time beloved.