Gujarat Titans Share Clever Earth Day Post Featuring Siraj And Prasidh Krishna
IPL franchise embraces eco-friendly message with players showing off their green thumbs.
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Gujarat Titans have shared a light-hearted post featuring their bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna embracing nature with a touch of wisdom from Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff. The franchise posted an image of the two cricketers smiling while handling plants, accompanied by a popular quote from the actor, often referred to as ‘Jackie Dada’ by fans.
The Instagram post shows both cricketers holding plants and highlighting their achievement in the current IPL tournament. The caption reads, “As Jackie Dada rightly says, Paudhe lagane ka aur tension lene ka nahi! 😉🌳,” which translates to “Plant trees and don’t take tension (stress)!” – a philosophy Jackie Shroff is known for promoting in his public appearances and social media.
Jackie Shroff’s Plant Philosophy
Jackie Shroff has become something of an environmental ambassador in recent years, often seen distributing plants to people and advocating for greener cities. His simple yet effective message about planting trees and avoiding stress has resonated with many, including sports personalities who now seem to be embracing his eco-friendly approach.
The Bowling Firepower
The two bowlers, featured in this gardening post, has been a significant part of Gujarat Titans’ bowling arsenal. The have bowled the most number of dot balls of the lot: Siraj has bowled 93 dot balls, while Prasidh has bowled 85.
Titans Building Excitement
This gardening-themed post is part of a series of content the franchise has been sharing, showcasing their players in various settings to connect with fans.
In recent days, the franchise posted about Washington Sundar striking a yoga pose, Mahipal Lomror’s journey as a Titan, Gerald Coetzee’s lightning-fast bowling, and captain Shubman Gill’s elegant batting style. Each post seems designed to highlight different aspects of their squad’s personalities and talents.
About Gujarat Titans
Formed in 2021, Gujarat Titans are a relatively new franchise in the Indian Premier League. Despite their short history, they’ve already made a significant impact by winning the IPL title in their debut season in 2022 under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. They followed this with a runner-up finish in 2023.
After Pandya’s departure to Mumbai Indians, the franchise appointed Shubman Gill as their new captain. The franchise is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and plays its home matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 132,000.
The team’s brand identity revolves around the catchphrase “Aava De” (meaning “Bring it on” in Gujarati), which reflects the fighting spirit and resilience associated with the people of Gujarat.
As IPL 2025 is in full swing, the Gujarat Titans continue to connect with their fans through engaging content.
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