By: Drcricket7 Staff
Gurkeerat Singh Mann had an excellent couple of seasons in the domestic cricket for Punjab, and the allrounder was rewarded with a place in the Indian team for the recently concluded series against South Africa.
Owing the potential the 25-year-old Gurkeerat poses, the selectors added him into the India limited-overs squad that will be playing Australia next month.
Gurkeerat was also part of the Indian team that recently played against South Africa at home. He, however, didn’t play any of the games, but he spent valuable time in the dressing room.
“I learned a lot of things from the senior players and it gave me a lot of confidence,” Gurkeerat said. “Right now for me it is all about how much I can learn and grow as a cricketer.”
Spending time with the likes of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin and other senior players has boosted Gurkeerat’s confidence ahead of the big tour coming up.
“I had a word on batting with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. They gave me useful tips,” Gurkeerat recalled. “Like Mahi bhai, I bat in the middle order, and so I spoke to him about finishing games.”
“From Virat, it was about inculcating the attitude that he carries on the field,” he added. “It was a good mix of knowledge overall from various players. I feel like now I am prepared for the big stage.”
