New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came out in support of David Miller After Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing one-run loss to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026, the batsman said the intention was right even as the execution fell short at the high-pressure end.In a last-ball thriller, Miller’s decision not to take a single with two runs needed off two balls became the defining moment. to face Prasad Krishnathe South African braced himself to finish the game but missed the final delivery. A desperate bid for farewell ended. Kuldeep Yadav Run out by a sharp direct hit from Jose ButlerSealed DC’s fate.“David Miller was backing himself, he was striking the ball well and he believed he could finish it off. You can’t fault that intent,” Gavaskar said on JioHotstar. “Eventually, that came into play. Prasadhakrishna bowled a brilliant silver bouncer at the right height, which made it tough. Those are great margins in pressure situations.”Also read: Akshar Patel’s Gesture To Distressed David Miller Wins Hearts – Watch‘Game Awareness Becomes Important’Defending Miller’s approach, Gavaskar emphasized the importance of situational awareness in moments of crisis. Drawing from history, he cited Ravi ShastriHis inspiration during the famous 1986 tie between India and Australia.“This is where game awareness becomes important. It reminds me of what Ravi Shastri did in the tied Test against Australia in 1986, taking a single at the right time to level the score,” he said.“In this case, in hindsight, there could have been a single better option, especially when Kuldeep Yadav handled the first one,” Gavaskar added, striking a balance between the intention to support and highlight the missed opportunity.Rashid shone in GT’s first win.before that, Rashid Khan Played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans’ narrow victory, taking three wickets for just 17 runs and turning the game around in the middle overs. This is GT’s first win of the season.Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen praised Rashid’s impact but criticized Gujarat’s overall bowling effort.Pietersen said Rashid Khan was brilliant but I don’t think Gujarat Titans bowling was good overall.
