SPORT GAMBHIR 2LST

"Batting at number three is the toughest job. There are
times when you have lost an early wicket, and you've got to
consolidate and at the same time, capitalise on the first
10-15 overs of the powerplays.

"You also have to carry on the momentum. You should be
able to play both the games –- to consolidate and carry the
momentum. That's why it's tough," Gambhir said.
"When you open, you have all the freedom in the world to
go out and play your shots because there are other people who
would take care of the rest. But at number three, you have to
build a partnership and you can't waste balls or time either.
"In the past, I played one way. I just went in and
started playing my shots. But I wanted to play the other way
also to see if I can do that as well," he said.
Talking about his transformation, Gambhir said he
realised soon that posturing in borrowed plumes doesn't help.
"In the past, I tried to be very flamboyant. But when you
are trying to be more aggressive than you actually are, you
are going to throw away your wicket. You may get 30-40 quickly
but you are not going to get big runs which really matter. The
more shots you play, the more chances you have of getting
out," he said. PTI AY
DDC



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