Determined to stick with GT due to the belief confirmed in me: Shahrukh

At residence: Shahrukh mentioned his resolution to stick with Gujarat Titans got here due to the camaraderie he has with head coach Ashish Nehra. | Picture: Okay. Murali Kumar

Shahrukh Khan feels at residence within the Gujarat Titans jersey. The Tamil Nadu participant mentioned his resolution to stick with the franchise forward of the 2025 IPL was due to the camaraderie he has with head coach Ashish Nehra and the way easily the GT equipment works.

“Lots of people have mentioned GT is a extremely good place to play cricket and I obtained to expertise it final yr. The sensation of residence that they offer is immense. Actually, I haven’t discovered it anyplace else,” Shahrukh informed The Hindu after Tamil Nadu’s victory over Railways in a Ranji Trophy match on Saturday.

“All people is aware of what kind of a personality Nehra is. He has a giant coronary heart and he’s compassionate in regards to the gamers and across the set-up. That was the explanation behind sticking with GT due to the belief that they confirmed in me,” Shahrukh, who was retained for ₹4 crore, mentioned.

The ability-hitter was requested to bat up the order unexpectedly on the Narendra Modi stadium a few occasions. A half-century from his blade was the outcome.

Shahrukh was given the opener’s hat by coach Lakshmipathy Balaji towards Railways as among the regulars weren’t out there. The 29-year-old went on to slam a 114-ball 86.

“The thought was Bala anna’s (Balaji). He requested me to go and tackle the quick bowlers. I just like the ball coming quick as a result of I’m good towards the pacers. So, it was his thought fully. No person anticipated it… I don’t know what he noticed, however no matter he noticed clicked for us on this match.”

Shahrukh’s first IPL half-century got here in April 2024 (58 off 30 balls towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru) when he was given an opportunity at No. 4 by GT.

“GT made me bat up the order towards RCB. I wasn’t certain about it. I knew that I may bat up the order however I actually wasn’t able to go at No. 4 and play.

“However after they despatched me, it was a brand new position and I understood they valued me. They know what kind of an individual I’m… So, it’s higher to stay to the staff.”