Success Can Breed Bad Habits: GT Assistant Coach Aashish Kapoor Shares Insights on Mastering the Basics

New Delhi [India], Apr 19 (ANI): The Gujarat Titans ( GT Assistant coach Aashish Kapoor pointed out that even top cricketers might fall into poor routines regarding fundamentals, whether in batting or bowling techniques, particularly during their peak performance periods.

"As cricketers whether it is a batsman or a bowler, over a period of time when you're doing well, you get into certain bad habits whether its batting or bowling, with your basics, and with Rashid I think it was his back which was hurting him last year where he had to do a surgery. Sometimes when you are in so much pain and you're still playing matches, you tend to do something with your action so that your pain is less," Aashish Kapoor said in the pre-match press conference.

"There were several points during our conversations this year, particularly after two or three matches, where I mentioned that he needed to adjust his front hand, as it was too closed. This hand should face towards the batter when he bowls. He has started making these changes recently. Additionally, over the past couple of games, he’s bowled more accurate lengths. With some regained confidence and a few wickets under his belt, hopefully, he will revert to being the original Rashid Khan," he concluded.

Kapoor additionally discussed Rabada's absence from the squad.

"He [Rabada] may come back; we're simply awaiting his return. He has had to deal with some family and personal issues that led to his departure. If these matters get resolved promptly, he could join us again. However, an exact timeline remains uncertain. Everyone here is also waiting," he explained.

Gujarat Titans ( GT ) will take on Delhi Capitals ( DC ) in the 35th game of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

GT , with four victories and two defeats in six games, is second in the points table. In their last game against the Lucknow Super Giants, they were defeated by six wickets. Shanaka has joined the team in place of the injured Phillips, and they have also suffered some player losses to injuries.

DC On the contrary, they top the leaderboard with five wins and only one loss out of six matches. In their most recent encounter, they emerged victorious against the Rajasthan Royals following an exciting super over. Starc earned the Player of the Match award for his crucial role in tying the match at the death, needing just nine runs from the final over. Additionally, he secured their win during the super over by limiting RR to 11 runs. (ANI)

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