May 5th 2024.
Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary cricketer, praised Mohammed Siraj's impressive performance in the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Siraj's strong self-belief and never-say-die attitude were his real assets, in Gavaskar's opinion. The pacer's two-wicket burst during the powerplay, which dismissed Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha, proved crucial in limiting Gujarat Titans to a mere 147 runs in 19.3 overs on Saturday.
During the live coverage on Star Sports, Gavaskar spoke highly of Siraj, stating that every time he takes the field, he gives it his all. Gavaskar also recalled the time when Siraj's father passed away while he was in Australia, but the determined cricketer chose to stay and play for his country. This show of dedication was even more remarkable considering Siraj was still establishing himself as a player at that time. Gavaskar believes that many established players may have chosen to go back home in such a situation, but Siraj's self-belief and never-say-die attitude shone through.
Gavaskar also praised Siraj's performance in the Gabba Test match, where he took the wicket of renowned batsman Steve Smith when he was on 55 runs. This, according to Gavaskar, is a testament to Siraj's real strength - his unwavering self-belief and never-say-die attitude on the field.
In the match against Gujarat Titans, RCB's Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli gave their team a strong start, putting on 92 runs in the powerplay. However, RCB's batting order faltered, and they went from 92/0 to 117/6. Despite this setback, RCB managed to win the match in just 13.4 overs.
Former Australian batter Matthew Hayden was impressed by RCB's aggressive approach during the powerplay. He also speculated whether RCB was trying to counter the net run rate solution by going hard in their batting. Hayden also praised RCB's ability to consolidate after losing three quick wickets in the middle stage of the match. He agreed with Faf du Plessis, who said that anything less than 180-190 runs would not have been enough on such a high-scoring pitch.
Former England cricketer and coach Paul Collingwood also applauded RCB's aggressive approach with the bat. He noted how even while chasing a modest total, Virat Kohli fearlessly stepped out of his crease and hit a six on just the second ball. Collingwood believes that this aggressive intent from RCB is a dangerous sign for their opponents. Despite their position near the bottom of the table, RCB did not hold back and played with clarity, bravery, and aggression, particularly in the middle order. Collingwood commended RCB for their approach and performance in the match.
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