Shahrukh Khan feels at residence within the Gujarat Titans jersey, an immense feeling he hasn’t discovered anyplace else. His camaraderie with the top coach Ashish Nehra and the way easily GT equipment works makes the franchise the most effective place to be for the Tamil Nadu cricketer.
“Lots of people have stated about GT that it’s a actually good place to play cricket and I acquired to expertise it final yr. The sensation of residence that they provide is immense. Truthfully, I haven’t discovered it anyplace else,” Shahrukh advised Sportstar after Tamil Nadu’s victory over Railways in a Ranji Trophy match on Saturday.
“Everyone is aware of what kind of a personality Nehra is. He has an enormous coronary heart and he’s compassionate concerning the gamers and across the set-up. That was the rationale behind sticking with GT due to the belief that they confirmed in me,” Shahrukh, who was retained for Rs. 4 crore, stated.
The facility-hitter was requested to bat up the order unexpectedly on the Narendra Modi stadium a few occasions. A half-century from his blade was the end result.
Shahrukh was given the opener’s hat by coach Lakshmipathy Balaji in opposition to Railways as among the regulars weren’t accessible. The 29-year-old went on to slam a 114-ball 86.
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“The thought was Bala anna’s (Balaji). He requested me to go and tackle the quick bowlers. I just like the ball coming quick as a result of I’m good in opposition to the pacers. So, it was his thought utterly. No person anticipated it… I don’t know what he noticed, however no matter he noticed clicked for us on this match.”
Shahrukh’s first IPL half-century got here in April 2024 (58 off 30 balls in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru) when he was given an opportunity at No. 4 by GT.
“GT made me bat up the order in opposition to RCB. I wasn’t certain about it. I knew that I might bat up the order however I actually wasn’t able to go at No. 4 and play.
“However once they despatched me, it was a brand new function and I understood they valued me. They know what kind of an individual I’m… So, it’s higher to stay to the workforce.”