Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma remained in dialogue in IPL 2024© BCCI/Sportzpics
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was chosen for the T20 World Cup 2024, however many weren’t satisfied given his poor efficiency within the Indian Premier League marketing campaign. After Mumbai Indians completed backside of the 10-team factors desk, many questioned Hardik's efficiency as an all-rounder and captain. Nevertheless, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar doesn’t assume the selectors did incorrect by choosing the all-rounder for the T20 World Cup. The truth is, Manjrekar highlighted Hardik's distinctive file within the World Cup to help his choice.
“I’ve been saying it many times, even earlier than this match, if you happen to have a look at Hardik Pandya's efficiency within the World Cup, he performed the all-rounder's position very properly within the 2019 World Cup, his spotlight efficiency on the massive stage was the India-Pakistan match and have a look at his efficiency with the bat within the semi-final that India misplaced in Adelaide, he scored 60 at a strike fee of 190,” he mentioned on Star Sports activities.
The previous Indian batsman mentioned, “What occurred within the IPL was a little bit of a temper swing as a result of he was feeling stress from outdoors. Possibly the ambiance was not good. I’m not stunned in any respect that he’ll really feel a bit relaxed and relieved after enjoying within the Indian staff as an alternative of Mumbai Indians. He has the flexibility and I’ve been saying repeatedly that he’s a giant match participant.”
Former Indian batsman Sanjay Bangar additionally echoed Manjrekar's sentiments, saying what Hardik did for Mumbai Indians must be neglected as he performs for India within the T20 World Cup.
He mentioned, “You shouldn’t have a look at what he has completed whereas enjoying for India earlier. You must positively have a look at what he has completed for India. His file in World Cup cricket is outstanding. Whether or not he’s enjoying Check cricket, 50 overs or 20 overs format for India, he has carried out brilliantly in all three codecs.”
“After all, there was a interval within the center order when he obtained injured and couldn't play a lot, however each time he comes, the steadiness of the Indian staff will get a lot better,” Bangar mentioned.
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