Gujarat Titans overseas stars Matthew Wade and David Miller praised their captain Hardik Pandya and head coach Ashish Nehra. IPL Trophy in his first attempt. Gujarat Titans registered a comprehensive 7-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the summit clash and became the IPL 2022 champions in front of a jam-packed one. Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Hardik, who was made the captain of an IPL franchise for the first time this season, has impressed many with his leadership qualities.
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Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper Wade said that Pandya led the team from the front, while head coach Nehra made sure everyone was welcome in the camp.
“Just the team atmosphere, the relaxed atmosphere, Hardik, Rashid were leading from the front. There was a family atmosphere, everyone welcomed Ashish [Nehra] ensured that. Here everyone gets net time, everyone gets a chance. It has been amazing, hopefully we can be back in front of these fans next year,” Wade told broadcasters after the match.
The 28-year-old carried himself in the batting order, finding the right balance in his batting line-up. He excelled in the new role of batting in the upper middle order and scored 487 runs in 15 matches to help his team lift the trophy in their first season.
Miller silenced his critics this season with consistent performances throughout the season as he enjoyed his best season with the bat in the IPL. He scored 481 runs in 16 matches.
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The southpaw also praised Pandya for his leadership qualities and said that he has added strength to power this season.
“It has been a phenomenal journey, it was a special feeling to finish at the back end, but it has been a collective effort, everyone has put their hands up and done well. (On Pandya) He is very relaxed, we have a very good relationship with Ashish (Nehra) and Hardik. He got better and better as the competition progressed, tactically he has been brilliant. Just move from strength to strength,” said Mild.
Pandya became the fourth Indian captain after MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir to lift the Indian Premier League trophy.
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