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IPL 2013: Adam Gilchrist a great motivator, feels Gurkeerat Mann Singh
Kings XI Punjab’s 22-year-old player Gurkeerat Singh Mann, who took a spectacular catch of Ross Taylor in the match against Pune Warriors India on Sunday, spoke to iplt20.com about his captain Adam Gilchrist.
Published: Apr 08, 2013, 12:36 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 08, 2013, 12:36 PM (IST)
Adam Gilchrist is playing his last season in the Indian Premier League © PTI
Pune: Apr 8, 2013
Kings XI Punjab’s 22-year-old player Gurkeerat Singh Mann, who took a spectacular catch of Ross Taylor in the match against Pune Warriors India on Sunday, spoke to iplt20.com about his captain Adam Gilchrist.
Talking about his spectacular effort in the field, Gurkeerat said, “Ross Taylor’s wicket is always very important for the team. We had just talked that we had to go hard towards the ball in the field, and that’s how it happened.”
“I’ve been working hard on my fielding over these past few days, so it was good to take that catch. It felt good, and it was a very crucial wicket. I practice on a regular basis. The main thing is about the basics, which we do properly,” he added.
Gurkeerat showed great humility despite his efforts in the field and said, “I am not working towards something special, but it just comes off at the right moment. I’m lucky, in fact, to be able to do that.”
Asked who his favourite fielder was, Gurkeerat was quick to respond with the name of high-flying South African.
“Jonty Rhodes. I’ve been watching him since childhood,” he said.
Gurkeerat also spoke about batting and his role model.
“My batting role model is Yuvraj Singh because I’ve practiced under Yog Sir [Yograj Singh] also — Yuvraj Singh’s father. And plus, I have been watching Yuvraj Singh since childhood.”
Asked what his personal targets for this year’s tournament would be, Gurkeerat said, “I just want to perform whenever I get a chance. My main motive is just to perform well in the field and with the bat, and with anything that comes my way. And my ultimate goal is to win this tournament!”
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