The newly appointed captain has led the side flawlessly in their first two games. The Titans are now the only unbeaten team left in the competition.
The all-rounder was picked up by the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auctions. Apart from being their number one pick, Pandya was also given the responsibility of leading the team in their inaugural season.
Admitting that he wants to see both the new franchises, Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, make it to the playoffs of the tournament, Akhtar said on SK Match Ki Baat:
Akhtar added:
“For me, it would be Gujarat Titans” - Shoaib Akhtar on the IPL franchise he has a soft corner for
The two new franchises have displayed exemplary cricket in their short stint so far. Both teams have four points, with the Hardik Pandya-led side having a game in hand.
Although both have fared well so far, Akhtar revealed he has a “soft corner” for the Titans.
The two new sides made their respective debuts in the IPL by facing each other last week, where the Titans triumphed by five wickets.
Lucknow are next scheduled to take on the Delhi Capitals tomorrow (April 7) at the DY Patil Stadium. Meanwhile, GT will face the in-form Punjab Kings at the Brabourne Stadium on Friday (April 8).
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