Those sixes off Sheldon Cottrell at Sharjah instilled self-belief in Rahul Tewatia: Gavaskar

It was his 5 sixes in an over from Sheldon Cottrell at Sharjah throughout the 2020 version of IPL which instilled self-belief in Rahul Tewatia that he belongs to this degree, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Tewatia has been in stellar type for Gujarat Titans as he has received his staff a number of last-over video games with large hits and is being thought of for a spot within the Indian T20 staff.

“That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well (vs RCB),” Gavaskar mentioned on Star Sports.

The Gujarat Titans allrounder hit two sixes off the ultimate two deliveries of the match to seal the win for his staff. (Twitter)

“There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant,” Gavaskar added.

Gavaskar has additionally nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s skill to stay unruffled throughout tense moments.

“Reason why name him the ice-man is as a result of he simply stands there (on the crease) and exhibits no indicators of shrugs or no matter. He’s composed, he’s anticipating the deliveries and is aware of which pictures to play.

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“In his mind, he’s ready that if the ball is (landing) there, he’s going to play his favourite shot. And when he middles (the ball), it’s always a six. That’s what makes him the ice-man because he’s not ruffled at all (with the situation),” he mentioned.