Abhishek Nayar, the former assistant coach for India, praised Hardik Pandya for consistently stepping up when the Men in Blue are under duress. India’s 15-man roster for the next Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates, which takes place from September 9 to September 28, includes the Baroda all-rounder.
During his tenure with the Indian setup, Nayar seen Hardik Pandya hone his skills up close. He praised the 31-year-old’s all-around ability and called him a game changer.
“Hardik Pandya presence at the crease gives fans hope that something incredible could be on the cards,” the former India all-rounder added.
How many players in the world of cricket can bowl with the new ball, bowl at the end, consistently deliver four overs, and play impact knocks against both pace and spin? He is an incredibly indispensable player for Indian cricket. On Star Sports, Nayar declared, “He’s a game changer.”
His personality is, in my opinion, his greatest strength. Simply sitting there in the dugout or dressing room and knowing that there’s always a chance for something extraordinary to occur when he’s in the centre,” he continued.
He has continuously demonstrated his capacity to perform well under pressure: Pandya deserves a lot of credit for helping India win the 2024 T20 World Cup, according to Nayar Nayar. Even when he is not the captain, Pandyas provide leadership to the Indian squad, according to Nayar, a member of the Kolkata Knight Riders’ support staff.
“Those overs he bowled under pressure are another reason we are the current world champions. He has continuously demonstrated his capacity to perform under pressure, not just with the bat but also with the ball, Nayar noted.
He undoubtedly gives the group leadership. Whether or whether he is captain, he will always be a leader. And as I mentioned before, these young players are more interested in his attitude and the vibe he creates for the squad than in his skill as a cricket player,” he remarked.
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