The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is off to an awesome begin with defending champions Gujarat Titans starting their title defence in model with a win over the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Tremendous Kings in Ahmedabad on Friday. Forward 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 had been witness to a thrilling opening ceremony the place stars like Rashmika Mandanna, Tamannaah Bhatia and Arijit Singh carried out. Whereas the spectators loved the present, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar too could possibly be seen dancing to the hit track ‘Saami Saami’ from the film Pushpa when Rashmika was acting on stage.
“And we’re away! Unreal environment at Ahmedabad to get issues began. The very best factor although? Catching up with mates!!! The hugs and laughs… Oh @gavaskarsunilofficial how I’ve missed you!!!!” Neroli Meadows, who is likely one of 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
In the meantime, Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Hardik Pandya heaped reward on Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) batter Ruturaj Gaikwad for his sensible knock in opposition to his crew 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 Tremendous Kings by 5 wickets within the IPL 2023 opener.
Pandya mentioned if the CSK opener had not obtained out after scoring 92 runs, Chennai would have ended up posting a complete of 220-230.
“At one level, it appeared like CSK would rating 220-230. We had been discovering it troublesome on what space we must always bowl at Ruturaj. I genuinely felt that at present we couldn’t get him out in any respect. Among the photographs that he performed weren’t dangerous balls, he was punishing the great balls as nicely. As a bowling unit and as a captain, that made my job harder,” 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.
“Among the photographs Rutu performed was nothing to do with the bowling. He performed some outrageous photographs. Full credit score to him the best way he batted and if he continues to take action he’s going to do wonders for Indian cricket. He has the sport and I’m positive when the time comes Indian cricket crew will again him sufficient,” he mentioned.
With ANI inputs
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