New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has mentioned the strategic shift in Afghanistan star leg-spinner Rashid Khan’s function for the Gujarat Titans within the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Talking on the ‘TATA IPL Public sale Evaluate’, JioStar skilled Kumble mentioned that Rashid’s workload must be managed alongside bowlers like Sai Kishore. The previous Indian cricketer added that gamers like Rahul Tewatia and Washington Sundar can contribute extra for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.
‘I believe the novelty of Rashid Khan has worn off a little bit. There are numerous related bowlers accessible now, so he’s not as intimidating as earlier than. His workload must be managed extra, together with bowlers like Sai Kishore. Even Rahul Tewatia and Washington Sundar can contribute extra for GT this season,’ Kumble mentioned.
JioStar skilled and former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan additionally assessed the Gujarat Titans’ religion in West Indies veteran all-rounder Jason Holder.
‘Their wager on Jason Holder is attention-grabbing. He’s an incredible bowler with the brand new ball, however his batting has improved, particularly his six-hitting talents. GT has put lots of religion in that. Their most important energy is their high three batters: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. How they use Washington Sundar shall be vital, as his batting has gotten higher too. The function of Glenn Phillips, or whoever performs at quantity 4 or 5, can even be very large,’ Pathan mentioned.
JioStar skilled Abhinav Mukund additionally defined the reasoning behind the Gujarat Titans’ choice for choosing left-arm pacers and all-rounders like Jason Holder of their squad for IPL 2026 event.
‘Gujarat Titans love quick bowlers, particularly left-arm pacers like Prithviraj Yarra and Luke Wooden. Ashok Sharma had a fantastic Syed Mushtaq Ali season. However Jason Holder is there as a result of they want somebody to bat and end innings at quantity six or seven, and bowl a few overs. They need somebody to complete on the loss of life. The workforce is so sturdy on the high that they felt they wanted this. Final 12 months, GT usually didn’t play all 4 abroad gamers. So perhaps if Glenn Phillips is match, he performs within the center order and Jason Holder finishes. General, they nonetheless appear to be an excellent facet. They’ve the very best younger Indian expertise. I do not know who will management them on the bench. Good luck to Parthiv Patel and Ashish Nehra,’ Mukund mentioned. (ANI)
