Mavi conceded Gujarat had a susceptible bench power of their maiden season final yr.
The 24-year-old pacer Mavi, who was once previous part of the Kolkata Knight Riders camp, added Gujarat have labored exhausting to strengthen their bench power this season.
“Honestly there is no pressure (on Gujarat Titans). The kind of cricket we played last year wherein everyone played their respective roles, similarly, this year too we would want to play our roles. But this year we also have bolstered our bench strength. , we felt we lacked on this front so we worked on it,” Mavi stated.
Mavi additionally disclosed that he’s growing a “special delivery” for the approaching season, however there’s nonetheless some paintings left on it prior to it’s carried out.
“I have planned a special delivery for this IPL, will not mention here what it is but hopefully I am able to execute it and then I will talk about it. I am at 99 per cent with it, the work is still in progress, he said.
Mavi is confident of a strong show with the bat late in the order too.
“You would have witnessed that (decrease order) batting has grow to be essential for all groups within the final 1-2 years, regardless of the groups whether or not it’s your nation or IPL or any home facet.
“If you are able to execute 2-3 hits then it is very beneficial to your side. I am backing myself to score say 30-35 runs towards the end with the tail-end batters,” Mavi instructed the media right through an interplay on Saturday night time.
Mavi added that the perimeter bowlers along side kids will glance to provoke within the IPL to earn a spot within the nationwide facet.
“The bowlers aim to try and perform here and get a berth with the national side. My aim is to do whatever I can for the team in terms of my performance. I do not think of things too far ahead. I just focus on whatever is ahead of me,” he stated.
Mavi stated he has labored exhausting on his health to conquer some primary problems, and his total sport has progressed having performed home cricket ceaselessly.
“I have focused a lot on my batting over the last two years, I have improved a lot as well. I am trying to work as hard as possible to be useful to my team. I have focused on managing my workload. Since I am able to maintain that, I am playing cricket regularly,” he stated.
He added, “I have worked on my hitting. I always used to bat well but could not hit those sixes easily. I have worked very hard on that and have got some good returns too. I have also put in a lot of work on my fitness. My glutes and core were weak, but now I am feeling very strong.”
Heaping reward on his franchise and India T20I captain Hardik PandyaMavi stated, “Hardik bhai never pressurises young players; he only backs them. There is a very light environment in the Gujarat camp and whenever a youngster comes in, he experiences a free setup. When the atmosphere is good then players are naturally able to perform.”
Mavi additionally praised Gujarat Titans trainer and previous India participant Ashish Nehra for his coverage of players-first.
“He gives you a free hand, you are required to go to the field and utilize your time well. If you want to rest then you take a rest. He is like a friend. He does not put any burden on the players,” Mavi stated.
(With inputs from PTI)