IPL 2025, GT vs RR: In the press conference before the match against Rajasthan Royals, Washington Sundar heaped praise on the Gujarat Titans' bowlers for their wholehearted efforts.
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00:00Definitely, it's amazing. It's amazing to be contributing for the team's success and obviously getting to Ballet 4 is a great opportunity. Thanks to the coach. Yes, I had a good time in the middle. I was able to do the things that I was supposed to do in the middle and it paid off pretty well. So, I'm glad.
00:19I was expecting to wait for the fourth game to get a chance and also somebody said on air about you that you played two games, IPL and 14 games, international, last season.
00:42What is the question? You said apparently that I got only two IPL games and 14 international games, last season. When did I say that? One person, one commentator said on air. Did you hear me say that? You heard me say that? No, I didn't say that. Some commentator was saying.
01:02Can you ask the question? No, how was it? That is the question. Was it frustrating not to get chances in IPL? I'm saying.
01:11I mean, I was definitely waiting for the opportunity and I was preparing really well. In that case, especially to be part of Gujarat Titans is a great blessing because we practice for long hours.
01:22Our coach genuinely believes in putting in volume, especially when it comes to improving in different aspects of the game.
01:30And it's been great for me. I've been getting to prepare really well in all aspects of the game. So, that way, I know for a fact that I'm only improving and whenever the opportunity comes, I'll be prepared and I'll definitely win the game for the team.
01:45And it was one such game for me in the last game against SRH. So, it's just about me putting in the right work every single day.
01:52And whenever my opportunity comes, I'll be more than prepared. And that's the mindset I was in. And yes, I'm glad. Thanks to God, I had a good game yesterday. I mean, the last game.
02:03Hi, Vashi. Swamin from USTARF. Last three matches, three wins, two wins away. Can you just tell us what has gone right within the team environment on and off the field that has made the team stand out and perform in the early days of the tournament already?
02:18I mean, credits to the whole support staff and also especially the bowling unit because they're very clear as to how they're going to turn up every single game against different opposition.
02:32They had the plans very clear against different batsmen no matter where the venue might be. And we've been executing really well also the plans, especially with the ball.
02:42So, that way, I think, I mean, for us to have restricted the team to less than 180 on three occasions already is amazing.
02:50And it obviously speaks of the quality that we've got in our bowling line-up and also how clear and confident our bowling line-up has been.
03:01So, yes, we've been doing a lot of things right. I mean, without doing a lot of things right consistently, I don't think you'll have a great start to a very competitive tournament like the IPL.
03:12So, I think a lot of things have been going well for us and kudos to, like, credits to all the bowlers and even the batsmen, you know, the batsmen have sort of really understood and read the situation very well
03:25and played according to that. I mean, some of the games, we didn't really have to go too hard and those games we understood, I mean, the batters understood what was important at that time,
03:36what was demanded out of them in those situations and did exactly what they were supposed to do and eventually crossed the line for the team.
03:44So, I think we've been reading situations really well and we've been executing the plans very, very well.
03:50So, that way, I think we've been playing some very good brand of program.
03:55Hi, Vashi. Siddharth here from the PTI. I just wanted to ask, you've been on a roll, now the team has been on a roll with winning streak now coming long way,
04:03but especially in the bowling side seems to be a bit, you know, leaking runs, especially Rashid and Ishan Sharma.
04:11You know, Rajasthan has a great batting line-up, as we all know, with Neenjri, Kortse and Rabada are on a bit of stray,
04:22but how do you plan to manage this bowling process? Is there something, because it's going to be, we've seen it's a high-scoring pitch here.
04:29So, how do you think, what strategy are you planning or your team is planning to make sure that, if at all, you guys bat second, then no high runs are scored?
04:39I mean, to be very honest, we've been bowling really well as a unit. I mean, definitely the stats say that as well.
04:48I mean, we've been really executing the plans that we've got against different oppositions,
04:53and we've been, you know, sort of only growing in confidence game by game.
04:58That way, I mean, I think currently we are one of the top sides in terms of how our bowlers have been bowling,
05:06and even in terms of how good the form has been as well.
05:10So, I honestly can't really think about anything on the negative side.
05:16If we could just maintain and if we could just build on what we've already had in the last four games,
05:23especially in terms of ball, in terms of bowling, I think we're only going to be a very, very, you know, very dominant side.
05:36Washington, how do you look forward to having a bowl in the IPL?
05:41How do I?
05:42Look forward to your own bowling.
05:43Very looking forward.
05:44I mean, I love bowling, and obviously, as I said, it's just about me being really ready when the opportunity comes,
05:54and pick a few kids for sure, and I'm very looking forward and excited to do that.
06:02Any update you can give on Rabada?
06:05Rabada, I have no idea.
06:06I mean, he said he's got some personal reasons, and we are definitely with him.
06:11I hope everything is all right.
06:15Not yet, yeah.
06:16Any other injury issues with the team or of all our kind?
06:19I don't know.
06:19Unfortunately, I'm not a physio, so I'm not too sure.
06:21I've been given a different role.
06:23It's all about creating momentum, and you guys have made sure up till now that the momentum is being created.
06:35In the days to come or in the tournament, it's a long tournament, you know.
06:38It's too early to predict anything at this point in time.
06:41What is the mood of the dressing room when you're winning?
06:46You're losing, there is a different thing, but now you're on a winning streak.
06:49What are the strategies?
06:51Are you going match by match, or there is something long which you have planned or you are implying on that?
06:56How are the things moving?
06:57I mean, with GT, I think we'll definitely look to build on the things that we've already been doing well,
07:05and especially with the culture that it is over here, especially in terms of preparation.
07:10We're only looking to get better even through the season,
07:15and if we could even add 5-10 percent in between the season or through the season,
07:20it's only going to help us in the long run, especially when the IPL is considered as quite a long tournament.
07:27So yes, we've seen some success in the early stages of IPL already,
07:31so it's very important to understand what's worked for us really well,
07:34also keep building on the things that we've been doing really well as well.
07:38So it's going to be an exciting season for all of us.