Sreesanth, known for his expertise in off-spin bowling, supported Pandya’s selection and highlighted his past performances in the national team.
“We have seen what he is capable of on the field…the way he bats and the way he bowls, for the country, he even led the country to victory in a series,” Sreesanth told The Star ” said in the discussion. mumbai indians“The skipper has caught people’s attention. Despite the concerns, Sreesanth remains confident about Pandya’s performance on the big stage.
“So, it’s good for Hardik Pandya to come in and bat, especially when he chases and bats Virat Kohli On the other side, I think the combination they created is great,” Sreesanth said.
Talking about Pandya’s bowling prowess, Sreesanth expressed his usefulness with the new ball and in pressure situations, especially against formidable opponents like Pakistan.
“Hardik can use the new ball or the old ball, especially against Pakistan, but it won’t just be against Pakistan, we will be playing against a lot of different teams,” Sreesanth added.
Tom Moody echoed Sreesanth’s sentiments, highlighting Pandya’s unique skill set and integral role in the Indian team.
“Please tell me three other people who can do what Hardik Pandya is doing. That’s the bottom line,” Moody stressed, highlighting the scarcity of true all-rounders like Pandya in Indian cricket.
Moody praised the selectors’ decision to stick with Pandya and recognized his importance in maintaining balance in the team.
“I think he’s way ahead of anyone vying for that particular role. I think (chief selector) Ajit Agarkar The situation has been recognized and we have to give him a longer rope in terms of his recovery, his form and everything else because he is a very valuable commodity for this country. Dia’s recovery and form.
Additionally, Moody praised the selection of Shivam Dube, stressing the importance of Dube’s bowling preparation in ensuring readiness for potential match scenarios.
“Although he may not need to bowl in the tournament, he has bowling, so he won’t not bowl for two months and then suddenly be asked to bowl in a World Cup match. So, he will, for me, Shivam Dube was a wise choice,” Moody said.
With the T20 World Cup approaching in the United States and West Indies, the support of seasoned campaigners like Sreesanth and Moody has boosted confidence in the selectors’ decisions and affirmed the team’s potential to perform well on the global stage.
(Inputs from PTI)
