The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is off to an important begin with defending champions Gujarat Titans starting their title defence in type with a win over the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on Friday. Ahead of the match, which noticed some terrific batting from CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad and GT’s Shubman Gill, the followers on the Narendra Modi Stadium have been witness to a thrilling opening ceremony the place stars like Rashmika Mandanna, Tamannaah Bhatia and Arijit Singh carried out. While the spectators loved the present, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar too might be seen dancing to the hit tune ‘Saami Saami’ from the film Pushpa when Rashmika was acting on stage.
“And we’re away! Unreal atmosphere at Ahmedabad to get things started. The best thing though? Catching up with mates!!! The hugs and laughs… Oh @gavaskarsunilofficial how I’ve missed you!!!!” Neroli Meadows, who is among the anchors for the official broadcasters within the IPL 2023, posted a video of Sunil Gavaskar dancing.
Watch: Gavaskar Dances To Saami Saami As Rashmika Performs At IPL Opening
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Hardik Pandya heaped reward on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ruturaj Gaikwad for his good knock towards his staff within the first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Shubman Gill’s knock and Gujarat Titans batters’ collective efficiency overshadowed Ruturaj Gaikwad’s heroics as Gujarat Titans stood victorious over Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets within the IPL 2023 opener.
Pandya mentioned if the CSK opener had not received out after scoring 92 runs, Chennai would have ended up posting a complete of 220-230.
“At one point, it looked like CSK would score 220-230. We were finding it difficult on what area we should bowl at Ruturaj. I genuinely felt that today we could not get him out at all. Some of the shots that he played were not bad balls, he was punishing the good balls as well. As a bowling unit and as a captain, that made my job more difficult,” Pandya mentioned at a post-match press convention.
The opener will work “wonders” for Indian cricket, in keeping with Pandya, if he maintains this type of type.
“Some of the shots Rutu played was nothing to do with the bowling. He played some outrageous shots. Full credit to him the way he batted and if he continues to do so he is going to do wonders for Indian cricket. He has the game and I am sure when the time comes Indian cricket team will back him enough,” he mentioned.
With ANI inputs
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