IPL Orange Cap Contender Sai Sudharsan Makes Feelings Clear On Shubman Gill, Says "He Is Somebody..."

Gujarat Titans in-form opener Sai Sudharsan said he has grown a lot by watching captain Shubman Gill play in the last three years during the IPL. Sudharsan is having a prolific IPL 2025 season and has scored 504 runs in 10 games for Gujarat Titans, including five half-centuries. His sublime touch is one of the reasons behind Gujarat's rise in the tournament. "I've always looked up to Shubman in these three years. If I have difficulty in the nets or difficulty facing somebody, I will have a conversation with him on what he feels I can do better. I've grown a lot because of him and by watching him play. Mentally, he's a very competitive captain. And I feel he understands what the player needs. He is somebody who will give players who are facing difficulties a comfort zone, where they can come back stronger. We've shared a lot of memories on the field as well. Hopefully, we create lovely memories this season too," Sudharsan said on JioHotstar's 'Gen Bold'.

The 23-year-old added that the Orange Cup is just a by-product of the process. "Getting runs, being more impactful, and doing it at a very good strike rate - that's where the responsibility kicks in for the team. If you're consistent enough to make your team cross the line, that's the most important thing. And the Orange Cap is a by-product. If you think about the Orange Cap, I feel your potential goes down. You restrict yourself a bit more because personal preferences come in front of team preferences."

Sudharsan shared his thoughts on the franchise's faith in him and the sense of belonging that has driven his consistency. "Thanks to Ashish Nehra and all the support staff and the team, they had the trust in me from the first year. Because wherever you go, whichever team