"Looking Forward" To Playing Alongside Rashid Khan In IPL: Rahul Tewatia To NDTV

Gujarat Titans all-rounder Rahul Tewatia, in an exclusive with NDTV, opened up on what he expects from the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ever since smashing five sixes in an over while playing for Rajasthan Royals against the Punjab Kings, Tewatia has become a household name and the expectations from him have increased. This year, he might be representing a new team, but along with Hardik Pandya, he would look to help his franchise win the IPL. Tewatia was picked up in the auction for Rs 9 crore.

"Gujarat Titans have shown a lot of trust in me. They are a new franchise and they picked me. When you go to any team, the aim is to win the IPL title and here also, it is the same. The mindset would be to take it match-by-match and follow the processes," Tewatia told NDTV.

"I have been playing IPL for a while. If I have gone for such a high price (Rs 9 crore) then it shows that they have the belief in me. I will try to do my best and I will try to fulfill any role that the team gives me," he added.

The spin-bowling all-rounder Tewatia also opened on who is that one player he is really looking forward to sharing the dressing room in the IPL. He also admitted to wanting to add some "mystery" aspect to his bowling.

"I am looking forward to gel together with everyone in the squad. We are a team so we have to create a family-like environment. I am eager to share the dressing room with everyone. I will be sharing the dressing room with Rashid Khan for the first time, I am looking forward to playing alongside him," said Tewatia.

"Everyone has their own strength, you should be willing to learn at all times. Rashid Khan is a mystery bowler so will try to add a little mystery in my bowling," he added.

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