New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar Come out and support David Miller After Delhi Capitals suffered a one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026, he said the batsmen’s intentions were correct even if the execution was poor at the end of the high-pressure session.In a last-pitch thriller, Miller’s decision not to hit a single with two runs needed on two balls became the defining moment. For Prasidh KrishnaThe South African backed himself to finish but ended up missing out. A desperate attempt to say goodbye ends with Kuldeep Yadav exhausted by a violent direct impact If the housekeepersealed DC’s fate.“David Miller is backing himself, he’s batting well and believing in himself to finish. The intention is impeccable,” Gavaskar said on JioHotstar. “In the end, it also comes down to execution. Prasidh Krishna bowled an extremely slow bouncer at the right height, which made it difficult to bat. In pressure situations, that’s a very small advantage.”Also read: Axar Patel wins hearts with gesture to distraught David Miller – WATCH“Game awareness becomes critical”While defending Miller’s approach, Gavaskar emphasized the importance of situational awareness at critical moments. He learned from history Ravi ShastriThe composure shown in the iconic drawn Test between India and Australia in 1986.“This is where game awareness becomes crucial. It reminds me of what Ravi Shastri did in the tie Test against Australia in 1986, hitting a single at the right moment to level the score,” he said.“In this case, in hindsight, a single might have been the better option, especially after Kuldeep Yadav’s earlier single,” Gavaskar added, striking a balance between supporting the intent and highlighting the missed opportunity.Rashid shines in first GT victoryearlier, Rashid Khan Played a key role in Gujarat Titans’ narrow victory, taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs, turning the game around in the middle. This marked GT’s first win of the season.Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen praised Rashid’s impact but was critical of Gujarat’s overall bowling performance.“Rachid Khan has been very good… but I think the Gujarat Titans’ bowling overall has not been at its best. They have not finished the game well,” said Pietersen.
