, Nicholas Pooran… This left-handed batsman wreaked havoc in the 15th match of IPL 2023. Puran hit 62 runs in just 19 balls against RCB, on the basis of which the Lucknow team won the match on the last ball. Puran's strike rate was 326 and this batsman hit 7 sixes and 4 fours. Now the question is how did Nicholas Pooran play such an excellent inning because this player could not do anything special in the IPL till now.

When Nicholas Pooran was bought by the Lucknow team at a huge price of 16 crores, many cricket experts were questioning it. The fans were also surprised that how the batsman who has performed average in IPL till now got such a huge amount, but the strategy of Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of Lucknow, brought out the real style of this player in the field.

What magic did Gautam Gambhir cast on Pooran?
There is no doubt that Nicholas Pooran is full of talent, but the big credit for this player's run explosion this season goes to Gautam Gambhir. Actually, how to get the best performance from Nicholas Pooran happened because of Gambhir's strategy. Let us tell you how Nicholas Pooran's game changed so much.

Gautam Gambhir changed the batting order of Nicholas Pooran. Till last season, Puran used to play at number 4 but Lucknow has given him the role of finisher.
Nicholas Pooran is mostly being fielded at number 6 or when there are not many overs left. Nicholas Pooran also likes this situation. Puran has the power to hit big shots and his game is much better against the old Gayle.
Nicholas Pooran had a problem with strike rotation, which is why he used to get out after being set. But Lucknow has fed him at such a number that he has to do only hitting. This means Puran's role is more clear.