This is the first time since PKL 4, that the Titans have qualified for the playoffs. It\u2019s also head coach Hooda\u2019s second year with the team. Sharing his delight on marking this milestone, the veteran coach shared, \u201cWinning this game was important. The team hasn\u2019t qualified for the playoffs for a few years. I want to thank the team, the players and the support staff, who have helped us get into this position. The players have worked so hard, and they\u2019re playing well, even if some results didn\u2019t go our way.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Echoing that sentiment, Telugu Titans captain Vijay Malik added, \u201cIt\u2019s been a collective effort from the team, our coach and the management. Confirming a playoff spot is down to everyone\u2019s hard work. As a team, we also want to thank the fans for their support throughout. We\u2019ll try and continue to play this way going forward.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The captain also shared what changes brought about these positive performances this season. \u201cThere have been quite a few changes in the way we play. We\u2019re doing a lot better this year. That\u2019s down to the way we practice and the tactics the coach makes. That\u2019s been successful for us and we want to keep that going.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on progress his team has made since the time he joined them last season, Hooda mentioned, \u201cI\u2019ve been with the two for two seasons now. For a few years, the team was finishing in twelfth place. Last season, we performed well but missed out on qualification by one point. We played very last year, and this year we're also in the top four. So, I want to thank my franchise for their support throughout.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Further shedding some light on the importance of making it to the playoffs and laying down the marker for the upcoming games, Hooda reckoned, \u201cMaking it to the playoffs is not easy but the team has to continue building on that, and that\u2019s what we will aim to do. We\u2019re going to have do-or-die matches. It\u2019s going to be now or never, because at this stage, you don\u2019t get second chances.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on progress his team has made since the time he joined them last season, Hooda mentioned, \u201cI\u2019ve been with the two for two seasons now. For a few years, the team was finishing in twelfth place. Last season, we performed well but missed out on qualification by one point. We played very last year, and this year we're also in the top four. So, I want to thank my franchise for their support throughout.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Vijay Malik and Bharat Hooda have been sensational this season, helping the Telugu Titans secure a playoff spot. However, they won\u2019t be taking things lightly as they look to finish in the top four. Their next challenge will be against a Gujarat Giants side that is looking to confirm their place in the playoffs, having found form with the likes of Rakesh Sungroya, Mohammadreza Shadloui and Himanshu Singh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n