As a mentor, a trainer, a legend of cricket, I appreciate Gambhir so much: Naveen-ul-Haq

Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) pacer Naveen-ul-Haq expressed that he discovered reasonably so much from mentor Gautam Gambhir all the way through his stint with the franchise within the IPL 2023. Significantly, the Krunal Pandya-led facet crashed out within the race for the finals following a crushing defeat by the hands of Mumbai Indians within the Eliminator.

Following the loss, pacer Naveen-ul-Haq was once requested about his equation with mentor Gambhir upon which the previous expressed that he discovered many stuff from the India nice.

“Mentor, trainer, participant or someone. I can stand for every teammate at the floor, and that’s what I be expecting from every particular person additionally. He (Gambhir) has been a legend for India, he has massive appreciate in India. He has given such a lot to Indian cricket. As a mentor, as a trainer, as a legend of cricket, I appreciate him so much and feature learnt such a lot of issues from him. How I must pass about my cricket within the box and identical factor out of doors,” instructed Naveen within the post-match presentation.

My particular person efficiency comes 2nd: Naveen-ul-Haq

Right through the tournament towards MI, Naveen recorded a four-wicket haul for 38 runs at an financial system of 9.50. Along with this, the pacer claimed 11 scalps in 8 appearances for the franchise all the way through the continuing season. In spite of relishing a tight season, Naveen said that the groups’ objectives are the principle precedence over particular person performances. 

“To be truthful, it (his season) was once just right. Shall we’ve performed higher as a crew. Particular person performances do not depend. On the finish of the day, our crew function was once to win the trophy. My particular person efficiency comes 2nd. It was once a just right season for me, I learnt reasonably a couple of issues from this IPL, and confidently (I will) come again more potent,” he added.

Whilst LSG have been eradicated, Mumbai Indians, alternatively, will lock horns with protecting champions Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 on Friday, Might 26. The five-time winners will intention to cement their spot within the finals and upload a record-extending 6th name to their illustrious cupboard.