‘Playing The Role That MS Dhoni Used To…’: Hardik Pandya’s Big Statement On His Game | Cricket News

Shubman Gill dazzled with an unbeaten century as India thrashed New Zealand by 168 runs within the third T20I and clinched the collection 2-1. Gill, who grew to become solely the fifth Indian batter to attain a century in all three codecs, smashed an unbeaten 126 off simply 63 balls to energy India to 234/4 in 20 overs. In reply, the Kiwis have been bowled out for a paltry complete of 66, with India captain Hardik Pandya taking 4 wickets. After the match, Pandya, who additionally performed a cameo of 30 not out off 17 balls, stated that he is needed to tweak his recreation as per the requirement of the crew.

“I’ve always enjoyed hitting sixes. But that’s life, I’ve to evolve. I’ve believed in partnerships and I want to give my batting partner and my team some assurance and calmness that I’m there. I’ve played more games than any of these guys, I’ve learnt how to accept and swallow pressure and make sure everything is calm. Maybe I have to get my strike rate down for that. Taking new roles is always that I look forward to. I want to take the new ball role too, because I don’t want anyone to come and take that difficult role. If they’re under pressure, then we are chasing the game. I want to lead the front. I’ve been working on my new ball skills,” Pandya stated throughout the post-match press convention.

Pandya additionally recommended that his position is much like the one which former India captain MS Dhoni had tailored throughout the latter levels of his worldwide profession.

“I don’t mind playing the role that somewhere down the line, Mahi used to play. At that time, I was young and hitting all around the park. But since he’s gone, all of a sudden, that responsibility is onto me. I don’t mind that. We are getting the results. It’s okay if I have to play a little slow,” he added.

Team India’s subsequent project can be towards Australia, a four-match Test collection in February, adopted by three ODIs in March.

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