PKL 2019 | We try to give all players opportunity, says Manpreet Singh

Gujarat Fortunegiants lost their second consecutive match on Monday and they are now in the fourth position on the points table. Even after a brilliant effort, Gujarat wasn’t able to surpass Puneri Paltan as their defence wasn’t up to the mark. They tried to make it up in their raiding but fell short of two points. In raiding Sachin Tanwar scored nine points and Rohit Gulia scored six points. 

“We try to give all players an opportunity. You never know who will play. You might even see a completely new seven in the next match,” Gujarat Fortunegiants coach Manpreet Singh said in the post-match press conference on being asked about their combinations.

The defence which has been Gujarat’s source of strength in previous matches managed to score only eight points. Sumit scored the most tackle points which is two whereas skipper Sunil Kumar, Pravesh Bhainswal and Ruturaj Koravi were able to only score one point each.

“We could have played better in defence. In offence as well, but defence primarily,” coach Manpreet said.

Gujarat’s defence was hasty and hurried hence the advanced tackle attempts. They made a total of 12 unsuccessful tackle because of which they couldn’t put Pune in a lot of pressure.

“We made an advanced tackle when we had them pegged down to three men. Had we shown a little composure there, we could’ve caught the raider and even inflicted the All-Out,” Gujarat skipper Sunil Kumar stated.