India T20 Captain: Hardik Pandya: IND vs NZ – It seems Hardik Pandya is gaining new fans each day. The latest to have been impressed by the all-rounder’s captaincy skills is Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma. The senior statesman feels Hardik is outstanding as a leader and does not shy away from taking on challenges head-on. The Gujarat Titans skipper was spot on with his bowling changes in the second T20I against New Zealand, and was calm and composed with the bat in hand in a tricky run chase, that helped India win the second T20I in Lucknow. Follow IND vs NZ Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“Hardik Pandya has been outstanding as a captain,” Sharma said on India News Sports.
India T20 Captain: ‘Doesn’t shy away from taking responsibility’, Virat Kohli childhood coach lavishes HUGE praise on Hardik Pandya, Follow IND vs NZ T20 LIVE updates
India T20 Captain: Why Rajkumar Sharma feels Pandya is outstanding as a leader?
- Since becoming the captain of the T20 team, Pandya is taking more responsibility with bat and ball in hand.
- Pandya has also given bowlers the freedom to express themselves by setting aggressive field placements.
- The all-rounder has also been unperturbed by tense situations and is remaining optimistic about achieving targets.
- As a bowler, Pandya is bowling his full quota of four overs and is providing the team with a solid balance.
- The right-hand batter is also coming into bat in tough situations and is also playing the role of finisher ably.
“He is a very positive captain. He keeps himself in front during challenging situations. He doesn’t shy away from taking responsibility. His thought process is very good and he understands the game well. He is a street-smart cricketer who is a step ahead of the opposition,” he said.
Grit, determination, and a lot of character 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/lq827ebAHy
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) January 29, 2023
IND vs NZ: Hardik Pandya eyes fourth straight victory as T20 captain – After leveling the series in Lucknow, Hardik Pandya is eyeing his fourth straight victory as captain in T20Is. Pandya has won the T20 series against Ireland, New Zealand, & Sri Lanka. The third T20I will be played in Ahmedabad on February 1.
India T20 Captain: ‘Doesn’t shy away from taking responsibility’, Virat Kohli childhood coach lavishes HUGE praise on Hardik Pandya, Follow IND vs NZ T20 LIVE updates