Gill\u2019s leadership once again came under the spotlight after the Gujarat Titans (GT) climbed to the top of the points table with a dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe looks so sorted and settled as a captain, compared to what we have seen him in the first season that he has led. So, he is now becoming an accomplished leader, slowly but steadily, he is really getting up there,\u201d Rayudu told ESPNCricinfo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rayudu also reflected on discussions surrounding Gill\u2019s handling of spin bowlers during his early days as captain, particularly during his stint leading India in Test cricket on the England tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe parameter generally is how a captain handles spin, and that is something that was a point of discussion when he captained India in a couple of Test matches in England as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Rayudu believes Gill has adapted smartly to the Gujarat Titans\u2019 current strengths by showing greater trust in the pace attack led by Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder, and Prasidh Krishna.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut apart from that, there have been occasions wherein he has shown greater faith in the faster bowlers than the spinners, and once you have the calibre of Rashid Khan, at times he has been under-bowled,\u201d Rayudu said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut having a line-up of five fast bowlers and if they are doing well and if they are successful, why do you want to unnecessarily disturb the pattern of play,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rayudu further explained that Gill\u2019s willingness to back his pacers instead of forcing spin into the attack reflects a growing tactical maturity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, I think he is doing a pretty good job of, at times, not using the spinner can also be a good strategy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rayudu further explained that Gill\u2019s willingness to back his pacers instead of forcing spin into the attack reflects a growing tactical maturity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan (61) and Washington Sundar (50) guided the Gujarat Titans to a competitive total on a challenging batting surface.<\/p>\r\n\r\n