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Shubman Gill a "Brilliant Student of the Game," Says GT Coach Vijay Dahiya

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Vijay Dahiya has praised captain Shubman Gill, calling him a "brilliant student of the game" and noting that Indian cricket has already shown faith in his leadership. Dahiya also strongly backed star spinner Rashid Khan, describing him as a "champion bowler" whose consistent excellence across the world raises public expectations. He explained that Rashid's sustained high performance can make even a normal season seem underwhelming to observers. Dahiya further highlighted Rashid's unmatched full commitment in every aspect of the game, from bowling to fielding.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Praised by GT Coach, Rashid Khan Backed as Champion

  • Gill's leadership praised
  • Dahiya backs Rashid Khan's champion status
  • High public expectations for Rashid discussed
  • Rashid's 100% commitment highlighted
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Shubman Gill is a "brilliant student of the game," says GT assistant coach Vijay Dahiya

Gujarat Titans coach Vijay Dahiya lauds captain Shubman Gill's leadership and cricketing intelligence, while reaffirming faith in Rashid Khan's champion quality.

"He is somebody who is a brilliant student of the game. - Vijay Dahiya"

Lucknow, April 11

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Vijay Dahiya has heaped praise on skipper Shubman Gill, lauding his leadership qualities and cricketing intelligence ahead of their Indian Premier League clash against Lucknow Super Giants.

Responding to a question on Gill's captaincy and his ability to instil confidence in the team, Dahiya said he did not see himself in a position to rate Gill as a captain, adding that the Indian setup had already placed its faith in him.

"I think I don't need to rate him. I think India rated him as the Test Indian captain. So, I am nobody to rate him. I think he is phenomenal. He is somebody who is a brilliant student of the game. And that's what you want to see," Dahiya said during the pre-match press conference.

Vijay Dahiya also backed Rashid Khan, saying the Afghan cricketer continues to be a "champion bowler" whose consistency across formats and leagues makes him one of the most dependable performers in world cricket.

Speaking ahead of the team's IPL clash against LSG, Dahiya stressed that Rashid's long-standing excellence has set very high expectations, often making even a decent season appear below par in public perception.

"Rashid is a kind of player who doesn't have to add anything new to their game. When you play for such a long time, it is not that easy. Rashid is a champion bowler. In every condition, in every country, in every league, he has performed," Dahiya said.

He added that such sustained success naturally raises expectations around the spinner's performances.

"Then your expectations become like this. If he has a normal season, then everyone thinks that maybe he didn't do as well as he should have. So, sometimes you work more on your own expectations," he noted.

Dahiya further highlighted Rashid's unmatched commitment on the field, pointing out his consistent intensity in all aspects of the game.

"One thing that connects you with Rashid is that whenever he gets down, you get to see him 100%. Whether it is batting, bowling, or fielding," he said.

The Gujarat Titans assistant coach also made it clear that there is complete confidence within the team regarding Rashid's abilities and impact.

"And there is no doubt in our team that the kind of performance Rashid did," Dahiya added.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The point about Rashid Khan is so true. We've come to expect magic from him every single ball. When he goes for 30 runs in 4 overs, we call it an off day, but for any other bowler that's a great spell! His standards are just unreal.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think we need to see more results before calling Gill's captaincy "phenomenal". GT has a strong team. The real test is how he leads when they're under the pump, not just in the press conference. Hope he proves me wrong!
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Priya S
As a Gujarati, so proud to have both Gill and Rashid in our team! 💙 One is our future, the other is a global superstar. Dahiya's comments show the healthy environment in the camp. That's half the battle won in a tournament like IPL.
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Rohit P
"Brilliant student of the game" is the perfect description. You can see him constantly learning, adjusting his technique. Remember his century in Ahmedabad against Australia? That was a masterclass built on pure cricketing intelligence.
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Kavya N
Love the emphasis on Rashid's 100% commitment in batting and fielding too. It's not just about the bowling. That's the kind of role model young cricketers need. Gives his all, match after match, league after league. A true champion.

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