“As long as he stays fit, we know what he brings, how much balance he brings to the team. I don’t think there’s anything that can replace what he can do as a cricketer at the moment, especially when it comes to the fact that , his balance gives Rohit the option to play in different combinations, so his fitness is crucial for us and so far, fortunately, he has performed well as an athlete,” Agarkar said.
In fact, for all the criticism he received during his unforgettable first term as president, mumbai indians The all-round skills Hardik brings to India so far as captain in this IPL are almost irreplaceable, especially when he bowls well.When he arrived with the Gujarat Titans intense pulsed light Pandya played a vital role in possession of the ball during the 2022 title-winning run against Rajasthan Royals (who scored a total of 8 goals in the tournament) in the final in Ahmedabad. wickets), 3 for 17.
Pandya put in a brilliant performance, taking 33 for 3 in 4 overs, as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated them in 8 overs in 20 overs at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday night. The score limit played a key role in the run to 173, after they had threatened to score another big total.although Suryakumar YadavSubsequently, MI’s consolation win was largely due to Pandya’s brilliant batting.
Both SKY and Pandya are back in form after months of absence due to injuries (Pandya: ankle, Surya: sports hernia), which bodes well for the Indian team heading into the T20 World Cup.
On the Wankhede pitch, the ball was moving and bouncing, with Pandya bowling his best since returning from an ankle injury and having been on the sidelines since he last played for India in the ODI World Cup against Bangladesh . Overall, the all-rounder took 11 wickets in 11 games in IPL-2024. The most encouraging thing about Pandya is that he has played the full four overs in the last three games, taking 2-26 against Lucknow Supergiants and 2-44 against Kolkata Knight Riders .
“I like to bowl in those areas and see what the situation calls for (and I do it). If the wicket has grip, I will do it and if not, like today, I think the ball is moving around and in Bowling in the right areas would be the right choice and I think it works.
Former West Indies T20 great Kieron Pollard, who is also MI’s batting coach, has been a big supporter of Pandya. Talking about Hardik’s recent bowling efforts, Pollard said: “It’s good for him and obviously it’s good for the Indians. cricket. Apparently, he has been named in the World Cup squad. It all came at the right time, although one thing for us is that we never doubted the ability and talent of this man.
Before boarding a plane to New York, Hardik will gain a lot of confidence if he bowls eight more balls and takes a few wickets in MI’s remaining two games (against KKR and LSG), And that confidence will be shaken by his form and captaincy.
