IPL Auctions 2023: KS Bharat will probably be understudy to Wriddhiman Saha at Gujarat Titans, feels Anil Kumble

IPL 2023 Auctions: Gujarat Titans have accomplished pretty effectively within the 2023 mini-auctions at Kochi, felt former India head coach.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 23, 2022 19:37 IST

Gujarat Titans have crammed their back-up choices effectively within the IPL 2023 Auctions. (Photo: PTI)

By India Today Web Desk: Defending champions Gujarat Titans have accomplished effectively within the Indian Premier League 2023 public sale on Friday, December 23, mentioned Anil Kumble. The former India head coach mentioned that the Titans have accomplished effectively in all departments and purchased backup gamers which they wanted of their squad.

Follow IPL Auction Live

The former head coach of Punjab Kings talked about GT’s choose of KS Bharat particularly and mentioned that he has heard plenty of good issues concerning the keeper-batter from Rahul Dravid.

“Gujarat Titans have done well – Odean Smith for 50 lakhs, Kane Williamson at the base price of 2 cr, Bharat at 1.2 cr and Mavi as well. I have heard some good words coming from Rahul Dravid on someone like Bharat and it’s really nice that someone like him has had the opportunity,” Kumble said in the IPL auction broadcast in Jio Cinema.

Kumble further added that Bharat has been bought not to replace any player in the Gujarat XI, but rather as a backup for Wriddhiman Saha and Matthew Wade

“We spoke about getting a wicket-keeper batter, not as a replacement but as a backup for Wriddhiman Saha and Mathew Wade and I think Bharat fits that bill and it’s wonderful to see him be part of Gujarat Titans,” Kumble mentioned.

Gujarat Titans haven’t fiddled a lot with their high order and have preserved the core of Shubman Gill, David Miller and Pandya. In the bowling division, they let go of Lockie Ferguson, however purchased Shivam Mavi within the auctions for Rs 6 crore.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Dec 23, 2022