Gujarat Titans all-rounder Nishant Sindhu has said that the team’s atmosphere is exactly like a family, where every player supports each other. He said that he learns a lot from young captain Shubman Gill regarding match preparation and discipline. Meanwhile, he learned to make decisions calmly under pressure from former Chennai Super Kings Indian captain MS Dhoni. Nishant also spoke openly about his cricket journey, Under-19 World Cup win, and family support. Question: How did it feel to be part of a team like the Gujarat Titans, which won the title in its debut season? Nishant: It felt great to be part of such a team. The atmosphere here is like a family. I had heard many good things about this team before. Question: You are an all-rounder. How much do you learn from Washington Sundar? Nishant: I learn a lot from him. He is also an all-rounder, and so am I. We discuss a lot about matches and batting. Question: In 2022, you led India to win the Under-19 World Cup. What was the experience of that victory like? Nishant: We had started playing together in 2019. We had also won the Challenger Trophy and Asia Cup together. Our team bonding was very good. That’s why it was easy for us to understand each other in the World Cup. We had played against many teams before, so we had good information about them. Question: Shubman Gill is a very young captain. What do you learn from his leadership? Nishant: At such a young age, he has matured himself a lot. He has also captained the Indian team. I carefully observe his routine and pre-match preparations and learn a lot from him. Question: Your father has been a teacher and a boxer. How much did he contribute to your early cricket journey? Nishant: From childhood, he supported us a lot. He never pressured us for academics. My father himself used to box and wanted me to excel in sports. Since childhood, he has encouraged me to play cricket. Question: What was the biggest lesson you learned from MS Dhoni? How do you handle pressure? Nishant: I learned hard work and discipline from him. Staying calm during pressure situations and focusing on your game is most important. Post navigation Rohit Sharma celebrates 39th birthday, wishes pour in:Wife Ritika pens heartwarming note, ‘spent every year saying you’re my best friend’
