NEW DELHI: Within the final couple of years, Hardik Pandya has considerably grown in stature as India’s foremost all-rounder and in response to former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, the swashbuckling cricketer from Baroda offers the group with invaluable stability and can play an important function within the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Hardik, who was rested for the Asia Cup Tremendous 4 conflict in opposition to Bangladesh, will probably be returning for the ultimate in opposition to Sri Lanka on Sunday.
“He has matured rather a lot through the years. He had some setbacks by way of his health however he has now labored exhausting to succeed in the place he’s now. He has shouldered the duties very properly, and is captaining India in T20s. He offers a whole lot of stability to the group being an all-rounder,” Bangar, who’s right here because the ‘Star Sports activities’ professional, instructed PTI.
Pandya may also must shoulder the duty of third seamer behind Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, which Bangar mentioned will give India assault an entire look.
“Now we have the most effective assaults going into the World Cup. Now we have two high quality new ball bowlers in Bumrah and Siraj, after which there may be the skilled Shami. Kuldeep (Yadav) has so many variations, as he provides a wicket-taking choice.”
“(Ravindra) Jadeja too is round. As we spoke earlier, Hardik does give India a beautiful choice with the ball. General, I feel India has a robust and full bowling line-up going into the World Cup,” mentioned 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 yr.
They’ve scored upwards of 1000 runs collectively, and the quickest Indian pair to take action in ODIs.
“Gill has grown rather a lot as a participant, and he has proven what he can do as a batsman in abroad matches too. The World Cup is at residence, and I hope he continues in the identical style.”
“His partnership with Rohit is necessary for the group as a result of they provide that blend of youth and expertise,” mentioned Bangar.
The previous India all-rounder mentioned profitable the Asia Cup will increase India’s confidence forward of the World Cup.
“It’s actually necessary as a result of it will likely be a confidence booster getting into a event just like the World Cup. In spite of everything, there may be nothing like profitable a giant title and going into the World Cup,” mentioned Bangar.
The previous India all-rounder mentioned taking part in within the Asia Cup forward of the World Cup will stand India in good stead due to the extent of competitors and circumstances just like again residence.
“It is a crucial a part of the preparation (for WC). It’s in ODI format, and the pitches are just about comparable (to India), and all of the groups from the sub-continent are taking part in right here.
“Asia Cup is a tricky event and the extent of competitors may be very excessive. Now we 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 probably be returning for the ultimate in opposition to Sri Lanka on Sunday.
“He has matured rather a lot through the years. He had some setbacks by way of his health however he has now labored exhausting to succeed in the place he’s now. He has shouldered the duties very properly, and is captaining India in T20s. He offers a whole lot of stability to the group being an all-rounder,” Bangar, who’s right here because the ‘Star Sports activities’ professional, instructed PTI.
Pandya may also must shoulder the duty of third seamer behind Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, which Bangar mentioned will give India assault an entire look.
“Now we have the most effective assaults going into the World Cup. Now we have two high quality new ball bowlers in Bumrah and Siraj, after which there may be the skilled Shami. Kuldeep (Yadav) has so many variations, as he provides a wicket-taking choice.”
“(Ravindra) Jadeja too is round. As we spoke earlier, Hardik does give India a beautiful choice with the ball. General, I feel India has a robust and full bowling line-up going into the World Cup,” mentioned 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 yr.
They’ve scored upwards of 1000 runs collectively, and the quickest Indian pair to take action in ODIs.
“Gill has grown rather a lot as a participant, and he has proven what he can do as a batsman in abroad matches too. The World Cup is at residence, and I hope he continues in the identical style.”
“His partnership with Rohit is necessary for the group as a result of they provide that blend of youth and expertise,” mentioned Bangar.
The previous India all-rounder mentioned profitable the Asia Cup will increase India’s confidence forward of the World Cup.
“It’s actually necessary as a result of it will likely be a confidence booster getting into a event just like the World Cup. In spite of everything, there may be nothing like profitable a giant title and going into the World Cup,” mentioned Bangar.
The previous India all-rounder mentioned taking part in within the Asia Cup forward of the World Cup will stand India in good stead due to the extent of competitors and circumstances just like again residence.
“It is a crucial a part of the preparation (for WC). It’s in ODI format, and the pitches are just about comparable (to India), and all of the groups from the sub-continent are taking part in right here.
“Asia Cup is a tricky event and the extent of competitors may be very excessive. Now we have seen some intently contested matches right here, and it is a perfect preparation forward of the WC,” he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
