Aashish Kapoor, the spin-bowling coach of Gujarat Titans (GT), expressed confidence in the team’s middle-order and stressed the importance of sticking with the current combination. He highlighted the difficulty of making frequent changes in the team and emphasized the need for players to grab opportunities when they arise.
GT’s top three batsmen have been the primary contributors to the team’s runs this season, with Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia struggling to make a significant impact. This has led to the middle-order collapsing in certain matches, such as against Mumbai Indians when GT was bowled out for just 100 runs while chasing 200.
Kapoor defended the decision to replace Prasidh Krishna with Arshad Khan, citing Krishna’s inconsistent performances and the need for him to work on his bowling lengths. He praised Arshad Khan for being ready to step in and contribute to the team.
On the other side, Punjab Kings, last year’s runner-up, has struggled with its bowling, conceding 200 runs in five out of seven completed games. Bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves acknowledged the team’s shortcomings in defending big totals and emphasized the importance of analyzing matchups to improve their performance.
Gonsalves mentioned that they have a plan in place for GT, having played them before and understanding their strengths. He highlighted the need for the team to focus on their own strengths and work on improving their bowling to bounce back from their recent loss.
The article was published on May 2, 2026.
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