Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) Watch ‘It’s tough for bowlers’ – Glenn Phillips breaks down modern T20 cricket ‘It’s tough for bowlers’ – Glenn Phillips breaks down modern T20 cricket New Delhi: Gujarat Titans suffered a 6-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL encounter, but the biggest talking point after the match was the fitness of their regular captain Shubman Gill. Stand-in captain Rashid Khan offered some reassurance, saying, “He is good.

Hopefully he will be fine for the next game. He had muscle cramps, so hopefully he will be fine soon.

” While GT lost the game, Rashid admitted that the team started well with both ball and bat, but lost control during a crucial phase. “I thought we had a great start with the openers.

And then I thought in the 12th and 13th overs we lost wickets consecutively. That’s something that really put us on the backfoot. ” He said the target could have been achieved but the momentum was gone.

“On this kind of wicket, 9-10 an over, it’s not a tough thing to do. but I think we lost a few early wickets early. which didn’t allow us to move forward.

” Last over and fightbackChasing 211, Gujarat needed 11 runs off the last over, but Tushar Deshpande brilliantly maintained his composure. Rashid revealed that the plan was simple: “Okay, the discussion was clear, like, we just need to hit a four. ” However, he gave credit to the bowler, saying, “I think Tushar bowled really well.

He bowled some exceptional yorkers. ” Rashid also admitted that he missed a crucial chance: “That one ball he missed his line and length, I should have hit a six on that one.

” Despite the defeat, Rashid remained optimistic about the season ahead. “It’s going to be a long tournament and we learn from it and come back stronger.

” Overall, while Gujarat came up short in a tough encounter, the update on Gill’s injury will be a huge relief for the team going forward.