Not the end of the road: Vijay Shankar confident of GT turnaround in IPL 2024 after defeat to LSG

Vijay Shankar, the Gujarat Titans (GT) all-rounder, expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back despite their defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on April 15, 2023. The match was played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, with LSG emerging as the victors by 15 runs.

Shankar's performance in the tournament so far has not been impressive, as he has failed to make significant contributions with the bat. In the game against LSG, he managed only 11 runs off 11 balls, which included two boundaries and a six. His poor form was evident as he was dismissed by Mohsin Khan in the final over of GT's innings, leaving his team in a difficult position to chase down the target of 171 runs.

Despite his personal struggles, Shankar remained optimistic about his team's chances in the tournament. In a post-match interview, he stated, "It's not the end of the road for us. We have a strong team, and we will come back stronger." He further added that he felt he had been hitting the ball well during practice sessions and was confident that his form would improve soon.

The all-rounder also acknowledged that his team had underperformed collectively against LSG and that they needed to address their weaknesses moving forward. "We need to look at our mistakes and learn from them," he said. "We have some great players in our team, and we will bounce back."

The GT management and fans will be hoping that Shankar's positive attitude translates into improved performances both for him and for the team as they prepare for their next match against the Chennai Super Kings on April 18, 2023. The team currently sits at the bottom of the points table with only one win from their first five games.

In conclusion, despite his personal struggles and his team's poor performance in the tournament so far, Vijay Shankar remains confident that Gujarat Titans can make a comeback in IPL 2023. The team will need to address their weaknesses and perform collectively if they are to challenge for a place in the playoffs.