IND vs WI: Hardik Pandya on Rohit Sharma – India skipper Rohit Sharma has hardly put a foot wrong since taking over the full-time captaincy from Virat Kohli. He has lost only few matches and is making majority decisions right. All-rounder Hardik Pandya who has played with him in Mumbai Indians and now playing for India feels Rohit gives a lot of freedom to players. The Gujarat Titans captain further opined players feel very secure under his leadership. Rohit has taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20 series against West Indies and looking in fine form to wrap up yet another series win. Follow IND vs WI Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“As a captain, Rohit gives you a lot of freedom and flexibility which has been his strength throughout his captaincy career. A lot of credit goes to him and Rahul Dravid for the way they have got the team together and make the players feel secure,” Pandya said.
“@ImRo45 gives you a lot of flexibility & freedom, which has been his strength throughout his captaincy stint.” – @hardikpandya7
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IND vs WI: Hardik Pandya lavishes praise on skipper Rohit Sharma, says he gives a lot of flexibility and freedom to the players – Watch Video
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- Undoubtedly, Hardik bowling in the side gives India a lot of balance in the white-ball formats.
- After taking a break of six months, the all-rounder has reset his goals and has come out stronger as a bowler of the side.
- Now, he is ready to be the third seamer of the side and feels it will give Rohit a lot of confidence as a captain.
- Pandya has bowled four overs in the majority of 10 T20Is he has played since returning to the side.
- The all-rounder has bowled well in the ongoing T20 series against West Indies and two wickets in three matches.
- He has bowled 10 overs and is providing the team a perfect balance with bat and ball.
IND vs WI: Hardik Pandya lavishes praise on skipper Rohit Sharma, says he gives a lot of flexibility and freedom to the players – Watch Video
The GT skipper also feels the process has been important for his remarkable turnaround. He feels enjoying life and being in a better mental space has helped him turn a corner. Pandya’s stellar performances might end up in him being named the permanent vice-captain of the side ahead of Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022.