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Jos Buttler believes that the IPL has become an incredible platform for youngsters to hone their skills for the top level in cricket. The former English captain and Gujarat Titans’ star batter, Jos Buttler hailed massive praise on the Indian Premier League to provide young talents the exposure to high pressure and expectations. Speaking in the JioHotstar’s special series, ‘Gen Gold,’ Buttler went on to elaborate how the young Indian talents have been thriving thanks to the league and helps set themselves up for success in the long run.
“It’s amazing exposure for young players to perform under high pressure and expectations. As overseas players, we can’t fully grasp the pressure they face, but they handle it brilliantly. Shubman looks a classy player and a calm leader – a great communicator who connects with everyone.
IPL has been an incredible academy for young talent, offering them the chance to learn from top players and coaches, while still encouraging them to stay true to themselves," Buttler said. Speaking on his move to the Gujarat Titans, where the franchise bought him for Rs 15.75 crore, making him the most expensive player for the franchise in last year’s mega auction, the Englishman was all praise for the management as well especially the Director of Cricket, Vikram Solanki and the Head Coach, Ashish Nehra.
“I knew Vikram a little from England, having played against him and during his time at Surrey, so it’s nice to have that connection here. I’d heard a lot about Ashish Nehra too – he looks animated on the boundary but has everything under control. One of the best things about IPL is meeting new people, learning different styles, and I’m excited to work under them," he said.
He even mentioned about his relationship with Sanju Samson, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals and mentions how he has learnt a lot from the Indian international and will always cherish the friendship the two had. Buttler shared, “I’ve had a great relationship with Sanju over the years, learning a lot from him and watching how he goes about things. While time moves on and I’m now with a new franchise, I’ll always look back fondly at the friendships and memories we built – they’ll stand the test of time.
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