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Vikram Solanki on why GT wanted Jason Holder in the IPL auction: ‘He does offer us exactly that’
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Vikram Solanki on why GT wanted Jason Holder in the IPL auction: ‘He does offer us exactly that’

The Indian Express·Express News Service·about 1 month ago
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Holder has added balance to GT’s playing XI, giving them another seam option while strengthening the lower middle order. (CREIMAS) Gujarat Titans (GT) Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki said the franchise specifically targeted Jason Holder at the auction for his all-round value, while also praising the team’s resilience after a nervy four-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad. Holder produced a Player of the Match performance in GT ’s win, taking 2/29 in four overs, claiming three catches and scoring 12 useful runs in the chase. “I think when we were pursuing Jason at the auction, it was with the mind to him being able to fulfil both roles — the bat and the ball. So he does offer us exactly that,” Solanki said after the match. The former West Indies captain has added balance to GT’s playing XI, giving them another seam option while strengthening the lower middle order.…

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