\u201cIn T20s you always have to be ahead of the game mentally and I give a lot of importance to that. The night before, I visualise what kind of situation may occur during the game, and how the pitch may behave. Mahi bhai always insists that we don\u2019t rush our thoughts, because there\u2019s enough time for an opener even in a T20 match.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI learnt a lot about this format playing for CSK. Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) is always keen on reading situations and understanding the game. He sends a message that you have to look for the team score and what the team requires irrespective of the situation of the game,\u201d said Gaikwad on JioCinema after the match ended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s series win comes shortly after they faced a heart-breaking defeat to Australia in the 2023 Men\u2019s ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad last month. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think this is something to be happy for everyone after the disappointing loss in the final of the World Cup. I think it was important for all of us to express ourselves and enjoy the game.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd, I think everyone pretty much took responsibility at every stage. So, we are really happy with the result, but there\u2019s still one match to go. The discussion was more or less to just be fearless and aggressive and back your instincts at every stage.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere were 2-3 members from the World Cup squad who were with us. There was positive energy in the team because we were coming from domestic tournaments, and everyone had done pretty well there. Everyone came in with a lot of confidence,\u201d added Gaikwad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The right-handed batter is currently the leading run-scorer of the series with 213 runs in four innings, averaging 71 at a strike rate of 166.40, and lit up the third T20I in Guwahati with an unbeaten 123, though it went in vain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gaikwad\u2019s start in the series, though, was on a false note after being run out for a diamond duck in a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal at Visakhapatnam. \u201cAfter he got out, he was walking in and he immediately said sorry. I said it\u2019s ok, it happens, and it was maybe a mistake. I think mistakes do happen, so I am fine with that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
That prompted Gaikwad and Jaiswal to stay clear of risky singles and invest in getting more runs via boundaries, with the latter generally being more aggressive of the two. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAfter the first match, we decided that we\u2019d be off from risky singles. We\u2019ll just look for boundaries.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe\u2019s someone who takes the game on and regardless of any situation, he likes to be aggressive. The discussion has always been that if the wicket is suitable, we\u2019ll go with a positive intent. But I think the focus is taking care of the first two overs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think that it affects me because I am a player who looks at the team\u2019s score. So if he plays three overs and scores 25, I am totally fine with that, as long as the team\u2019s score is not getting affected,\u201d concluded Gaikwad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/12\/in-t20s-you-always-have-to-be-ahead-of-the-game-mentally-ruturaj-gaikwad.PNG", "alt_img": "In T20s you always have to be ahead of the game mentally: Ruturaj Gaikwad", "alt_title": "\u090b\u0924\u0941\u0930\u093e\u091c \u0915\u093e \u0924\u0942\u092b\u093e\u0928\u0940 \u0936\u0924\u0915, \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924 \u0928\u0947 \u0911\u0938\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0932\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0915\u094b \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e 223 \u0930\u0928 \u0915\u093e \u0932\u0915\u094d\u0937\u094d\u092f", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "In T20s You Always Have To Be Ahead Of The Game Mentally: Ruturaj Gaikwad On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "In T20s You Always Have To Be Ahead Of The Game Mentally: Ruturaj Gaikwad, In T20s: India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series against Australia, and opener Ruturaj.", "seo_keywords": "In T20s, Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, ODI World Cup, World Cup, Yashasvi Jaiswal", "tag": "", "tagging": "In T20s, Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, ODI World Cup, World Cup, Yashasvi Jaiswal", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "in-t20s-you-always-have-to-be-ahead-of-the-game-mentally-ruturaj-gaikwad", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "943", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2023-12-02 17:20:03", "updated": "2023-12-02 17:20:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "In T20s, Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, ODI World Cup, World Cup, Yashasvi Jaiswal", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-12-02 17:20:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/in-t20s-you-always-have-to-be-ahead-of-the-game-mentally-ruturaj-gaikwad-133317" }