Gurnoor Brar praised Shubman Gill’s leadership after his career-best four-wicket haul helped India beat New Zealand in the second ODIThe young pacer also credited bowling coach Morne Morkel.
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Shubman Gill (left) and Gurnoor Brar (right) (Photo: ANI)
Gurnoor Brar had a memorable outing in the second ODI against New Zealand and the Indian pacer came up with a career best performance to help his side clinch a thrilling four-run win in WellingtonAfter receiving the Player of the Match award, Brar credited captain Shubman Gill and the team management for creating an environment where every player gets equal support.
The Punjab pacer picked up four wickets for 30 runs as India bowled out New Zealand for 134 in 41 oversHis performance played a major role in India’s victory through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, which gave the visitors a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Speaking after the match, Brar explained how the support from Gill and the coaching staff has helped him bowl with confidence and focus on his strengths.
Gurnoor Brar Reveals What Makes Shubman Gill A Good Captain
Brar praised Gill’s leadership and said the Indian captain treats every player equally, irrespective of their recent performancesHe also highlighted Gill’s own desire to improve and the way he regularly discusses plans with the bowlers.
“He backs everyone the same wayNobody is judged here based on a single performanceWhat matters is the effort you put in, the direction of your training, and how you look to improveShubman is like that himself—he has a huge hunger to keep getting better and provide the best for the teamHe constantly discusses his plans with us, and we keep moving forward together,” Brar said.
The fast bowler also spoke about the positive atmosphere within the team and how the management has encouraged players to trust their abilities instead of worrying about the outcome of every delivery.
“Backing is the most important thing for every player, and everyone is getting that backing here; the environment is very positiveIn India, on flat tracks, we were bowling similarly anyway, but of course, even there we need to execute well.
“Even then, they backed us and told us, ‘The more consistently you hit the right lengths, the better your results will be.’ Coming here to New Zealand, they said the exact same thing: ‘Back your strengths and just bowl that ballWhether it gets hit for a four or a six doesn’t matter to me; just bowl freely.’ That’s what I’m doing, and the results are showing.”
Gurnoor Brar Credits Morne Morkel For Bowling Advice
Brar also acknowledged the contribution of India bowling coach Morne Morkel in helping him understand the right lengths and bowling plansThe pacer said Morkel’s height and bowling style are similar to his, making his advice particularly useful.
“Morne Morkel teaches us a lotBecause of my height and a bowling style very similar to his, he constantly guides me on which lengths suit us best on specific pitchesThat dialogue is continuous.”
Brar also spoke about India’s long-term goal of winning the World Cup but said his immediate attention remains on improving his performance in every match.
India Take 2-0 Lead After Gurnoor Brar’s Match-Winning Spell
India’s bowlers dominated New Zealand in the second ODIBrar removed Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith to finish with figures of 4/30Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel also picked up two wickets each.
New Zealand were bowled out for 134 in 41 oversDuring the chase, India lost seven wickets and reached 113/7 in 26 overs before rain stopped playThe visitors were four runs ahead of the DLS par score and were declared winners by four runs.
Brar’s performance earned him the Player of the Match award as India moved 2-0 ahead in the seriesThe third ODI will be played in Hamilton on November 10.
