Hardik Pandya’s Impact, According to a Former Pakistan Coach. Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur lauded Hardik Pandya, saying he is almost like an extra player in India’s lineup.
Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance helped Team India win their first Asia Cup game against archrivals Pakistan on Sunday. Hardik was unstoppable as his winning six took Team India over the line in the nail-biting thriller, going from scalping three wickets to smashing 33 runs off 17 balls. The all-rounder has received accolades from all over the world for his outstanding performance, and now former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has weighed in, saying that Hardik is “blossoming into a very fine cricketer.”
“He’s a fantastic player. It’s almost as if India is playing with 12 players. It reminds me of my time with South Africa, when we had Jacques Kallis. You have a player who can be one of your four seamers and bat in the top five. It’s almost as if you’re playing with an extra player. I’ve watched Hardik grow and grow “According to Mickey Arthur on ESPNcricinfo’s T20 Timeout.
“He managed his team exceptionally well during the most recent IPL. He performed admirably in high-pressure situations for his team. I believe he is developing into a very good cricketer “He continued.
In terms of the match, Hardik returned 3 for 25 in 4 overs alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 4 for 26 to help India bowl out Pakistan for 147. The all-rounder then scored 33 runs off 17 balls to lead India to victory.
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Hardik on the challenges presented by the Babar Azam-led Pakistan in the game following the victory over the arch-rivals.
“First and foremost, we are overjoyed to have won because it was critical to our success. Our nerves were calmed, and we were challenged as a team, but we loved how he (Jadeja) came out and played. Jaddu and I have been playing for about 7-8 years “Hardik said this in a video posted on the BCCI website.
“The Indian team is well-known for its Top 3. We are grateful that we are now receiving opportunities and are capable of performing. Our strategy is to compete in the World Cup and maximize our opportunities. So, in the future, if a similar situation arises, we will recall this game.”
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