Gaikwad famous Dube’s vital contribution in CSK’s 63-run victory over Gujarat Titans within the IPL match on Tuesday. Dube, who beforehand struggled with quick deliveries, showcased a exceptional transformation, evident in his aggressive batting, together with 5 sixes in a quickfire 51 off 23 balls.
This enchancment was significantly notable given his discomfort with quick balls earlier in his profession.
“Simply confidence. When he got here right here the administration labored with him personally, Mahi bhai labored with him personally. He is aware of what position he’s enjoying and which bowler to tackle. A giant plus for us,” Gaikwad praised his big-hitting game-changer.
Dube additionally talked about the liberty granted to him by the CSK management, highlighting his dedication to readiness for brief deliveries, particularly for the reason that allowance of a few bouncers per over.
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“This franchise (CSK) is one thing totally different from all others. They’re giving me the liberty. They need me to do higher and I additionally need to win some matches,” Dube mentioned after successful ‘Participant of the Match’ award.
In these two video games, Dube hasn’t simply centered on surviving quick balls; he is additionally taken an aggressive method in the direction of them like by no means earlier than, though the outcomes have been blended.
“I’ve labored in that method. It’s serving to me. I do know they’ll bowl me some quick balls and I’m prepared for that.”
He additionally emphasised that the workforce administration has constantly suggested him to undertake the identical technique in each match — to confront the bowlers head-on.
“They need me to do the identical factor I did right this moment. They need me to attain with the next strike-rate and that’s what I am doing.”
In keeping with his captain, Tuesday’s victory was the result of an almost flawless efficiency.
“Right now’s recreation was close to to excellent recreation, within the sense of batting-bowling-fielding, all three departments. Towards a workforce like Gujarat, we needed to produce this sort of efficiency,” Gaikwad mentioned.
(With PTI inputs)
