“Hardik Pandya is a captain who keeps looking forward”, Mohammad Kaif has a special appreciation for Gujarat Titans’ skipper Hardik Pandya

The reigning champion Gujarat Titans (GT) got back on track in the 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a victory against the Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Mohali after suffering a shocking loss to KKR. The Gujarat Titans, led by renowned all-rounder Hardik Pandya, are hoping to take first place in the IPL 2023 rankings with a victory against their archrivals, the Rajasthan Royals (RR), at home on Sunday.

Gujarat Titans, led by all-rounder Pandya, won the prestigious championship in their first season. The IPL 2022 championship game was won by Pandya and his GT team over RR. The reigning champions, GT, will face Sanju Samson and company for the first time this season, and their undefeated record against RR will be on the line. In this lucrative league, GT has won three straight matches versus RR.

Mohammad Kaif heaped appreciation on Gujarat Titans captain Pandya

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif heaped appreciation on Gujarat Titans captain Pandya in an interview before the rematch of IPL 2022.

“Hardik Pandya is a captain who keeps looking forward, he doesn’t dwell on the past much. They lost the match and got over it. Now, they’re ready for a new match. This team is very positive. This team looks to maintain its momentum because when you are playing to defend the title, you need that momentum,” Kaif told Star Sports.

In their last game against the Punjab Kings, the Gujarat Titans captain was fined 12 lakh rupees, keeping a sluggish over rate. Pandya’s GT team is now in third position in the IPL 2023 rankings. Kaif lauded GT captain Pandya, while ex-India cricketer Yusuf Pathan named Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals as one of the IPL 2023’s top teams.

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