Delhi: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow is being played between the 26th league match of IPL 2025 between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans. In this match, Lucknow captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and decided to bowl first. Both teams have made one change in the playing XI. Lucknow has included Himmat Singh in the playing XI in place of Mitchell Marsh, while Gujarat has given Washington Sundar a chance in the team in place of Kulwant Khejrolia.
Indian all -rounder Shardul Thakur believes that cricket is not just a game of personal performance, but it is the name of the team’s solidarity and the process. In a recent interview, he spoke openly about the team’s attitude, his inspiration, the status of the home ground and Rishabh Pant.
Results will come on their own
Shardul clearly said that his team focuses on improving its process every day. “We are not worried about the results, our focus is only on the process. If the process is correct then the results will be found automatically.” He further said that such thinking should not be spread in the team that only personal performance will be achieved. “Yes, if a player plays well, it feels good, but even more important it is that they work for the team.”
Passion for cricket
Talking about his inspiration, Shardul said, “There was a different attachment to cricket since childhood. I promised myself that as long as the body supports, keep playing this game. This is the passion that brings me to the field every day.” They believe that every day, there is something new from cricket to learn, and the same learning can be used next time in playing better.
Truth about home ground
Regarding the home ground Ekana Stadium, he said that there are many speculation about the pitch, but in reality the domestic team also does not have the right to choose the pitch. But the team should also pay attention to the upcoming competitions, so that we look at our competition correctly. “We know the nature of the pitch and the scope of the ground and make a strategy accordingly. Our effort is that every player gives his best performance.”
The role of Rishabh Pant is important
Regarding Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, Shardul said that he is in a very good mental state. After winning the Champions Trophy in Dubai, he directly joined the team and immediately started sharing his experiences with all the players. “Pant is always obsessed on the field. He has not played any big innings yet, but we are all confident that today may be his day.”
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