Sunrisers have not put together a complete performance: coach Vettori
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori on Thursday said that his team's struggle to deliver 'complete performances' was the reason for its lacklustre IPL season so far.
'I don't think we've put together complete performances. We've let ourselves down in one facet, probably in every match. You look at the good teams that are winning at the moment, they've been consistent across the board,' Vettori said on the eve of SRH's fixture against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium here.
About the positives for SRH this season, Vettori said he was impressed with batter Aniket Verma and leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. 'In terms of individuals, I've been very pleased with Aniket – coming into the side and the IPL for the first time and being able to play a style that's really suited the team. He's established himself as one of our key members.
'I think Zeeshan Ansari has been fantastic for us. It's not an easy game (T20 format) for a spinner, and to be able to compete and contain some of the best batters in the world on small grounds and flat wickets, I think he's been at times exceptional.'
Gujarat Titans Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki gave an update on captain Shubman Gill's fitness. Gill had batted but didn't field in the game against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
'There was a bit of a back spasm. Just trying to be careful with it. He'll be at training today (Thursday). We'll just see where he's at, but we're reasonably confident he's going to be okay'.
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