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Hardik Pandya: ‘He had some setbacks but…’: Sanjay Bangar feels this all-rounder brings a lot of balance in Indian team | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Within the final couple of years, Hardik Pandya has considerably grown in stature as India’s foremost all-rounder and in accordance with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, the swashbuckling cricketer from Baroda supplies the crew with invaluable stability and can play a vital position within the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Hardik, who was rested for the Asia Cup Tremendous 4 conflict in opposition to Bangladesh, will likely be returning for the ultimate in opposition to Sri Lanka on Sunday.
“He has matured quite a bit through the years. He had some setbacks by way of his health however he has now labored arduous to succeed in the place he’s now. He has shouldered the duties very nicely, and is captaining India in T20s. He offers a whole lot of stability to the crew being an all-rounder,” Bangar, who’s right here because the ‘Star Sports activities’ skilled, instructed PTI.
Pandya will even must shoulder the accountability of third seamer behind Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, which Bangar stated will give India assault a whole look.
“We now have the most effective assaults going into the World Cup. We now have two effective new ball bowlers in Bumrah and Siraj, after which there may be the skilled Shami. Kuldeep (Yadav) has so many variations, as he presents a wicket-taking choice.”
“(Ravindra) Jadeja too is round. As we spoke earlier, Hardik does give India an exquisite choice with the ball. Total, I feel India has a robust and full bowling line-up going into the World Cup,” stated Bangar.
Bangar additionally hoped that Shubman Gill, who made an excellent hundred in opposition to Bangladesh on Saturday, would proceed in the identical vein within the World Cup.
Gill has fashioned a fruitful affiliation with captain Rohit Sharma on the pole place from January this 12 months.
They’ve scored upwards of 1000 runs collectively, and the quickest Indian pair to take action in ODIs.
“Gill has grown quite a bit as a participant, and he has proven what he can do as a batsman in abroad matches too. The World Cup is at house, and I hope he continues in the identical trend.”
“His partnership with Rohit is essential for the crew as a result of they provide that blend of youth and expertise,” stated Bangar.
The previous India all-rounder stated profitable the Asia Cup will increase India’s confidence forward of the World Cup.
“It’s actually essential as a result of it is going to be a confidence booster coming into a event just like the World Cup. In spite of everything, there may be nothing like profitable an enormous title and going into the World Cup,” stated Bangar.
The previous India all-rounder stated enjoying within the Asia Cup forward of the World Cup will stand India in good stead due to the extent of competitors and situations much like again house.
“It is a vital a part of the preparation (for WC). It’s in ODI format, and the pitches are just about related (to India), and all of the groups from the sub-continent are enjoying right here.
“Asia Cup is a troublesome event and the extent of competitors could be very excessive. We now have seen some intently contested matches right here, and it is a perfect preparation forward of the WC,” he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
Hardik, who was rested for the Asia Cup Tremendous 4 conflict in opposition to Bangladesh, will likely be returning for the ultimate in opposition to Sri Lanka on Sunday.
“He has matured quite a bit through the years. He had some setbacks by way of his health however he has now labored arduous to succeed in the place he’s now. He has shouldered the duties very nicely, and is captaining India in T20s. He offers a whole lot of stability to the crew being an all-rounder,” Bangar, who’s right here because the ‘Star Sports activities’ skilled, instructed PTI.
Pandya will even must shoulder the accountability of third seamer behind Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, which Bangar stated will give India assault a whole look.
“We now have the most effective assaults going into the World Cup. We now have two effective new ball bowlers in Bumrah and Siraj, after which there may be the skilled Shami. Kuldeep (Yadav) has so many variations, as he presents a wicket-taking choice.”
“(Ravindra) Jadeja too is round. As we spoke earlier, Hardik does give India an exquisite choice with the ball. Total, I feel India has a robust and full bowling line-up going into the World Cup,” stated Bangar.
Bangar additionally hoped that Shubman Gill, who made an excellent hundred in opposition to Bangladesh on Saturday, would proceed in the identical vein within the World Cup.
Gill has fashioned a fruitful affiliation with captain Rohit Sharma on the pole place from January this 12 months.
They’ve scored upwards of 1000 runs collectively, and the quickest Indian pair to take action in ODIs.
“Gill has grown quite a bit as a participant, and he has proven what he can do as a batsman in abroad matches too. The World Cup is at house, and I hope he continues in the identical trend.”
“His partnership with Rohit is essential for the crew as a result of they provide that blend of youth and expertise,” stated Bangar.
The previous India all-rounder stated profitable the Asia Cup will increase India’s confidence forward of the World Cup.
“It’s actually essential as a result of it is going to be a confidence booster coming into a event just like the World Cup. In spite of everything, there may be nothing like profitable an enormous title and going into the World Cup,” stated Bangar.
The previous India all-rounder stated enjoying within the Asia Cup forward of the World Cup will stand India in good stead due to the extent of competitors and situations much like again house.
“It is a vital a part of the preparation (for WC). It’s in ODI format, and the pitches are just about related (to India), and all of the groups from the sub-continent are enjoying right here.
“Asia Cup is a troublesome event and the extent of competitors could be very excessive. We now have seen some intently contested matches right here, and it is a perfect preparation forward of the WC,” he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
