Paras Mhambrey, Team India’s bowling coach, stated that Hardik’s comeback was mostly due to his deep comprehension of his body and bowling mechanics, as well as his steadfast commitment and rigorous work ethic. Participating in bowling practices often helped Hardik feel more confident in his skills, which Paras claimed was evident in his on-field performances.
It can be extremely difficult to recover from hardship and difficult times, especially in the context of athletics. Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder for the Mumbai Indians, had an even more difficult ride ahead of him because of the severe criticism he received after Rohit Sharma unexpectedly handed over the captaincy, his own performances, and MI’s performance in the 2024 Indian Premier League.
Handling his injuries and getting through his recuperation was another difficulty he faced. Along with that, he had a poor IPL showing with the ball, taking just 11 wickets in 12 innings—albeit at a sharp economy rate of 10.75. His fitness and the reasoning behind his selection in the 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 has come under scrutiny as a result of this.
Notwithstanding the challenges he has faced, Hardik has had a notable improvement in his circumstances, as demonstrated by his early performances at the T20 World Cup 2024. Taking five wickets in two matches against Pakistan and Ireland, he has been gradually returning to his previous form.
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“He has a great understanding of his bowling because he has bowled a lot. Therefore, he was confident that everything would work itself out provided his work ethic continued and he continued to bowl in the nets on a regular basis. Mhambrey said, as cited by Hindustan Times, “You can see what he’s doing as a bowler now.”
The 51-year-old said there would have been more reason to be concerned after Hardik’s IPL stint with the ball if he hadn’t constantly worked on his bowling regimen and kept up his unwavering perseverance. More importantly, he said, Hardik never wavered in his commitment, which eventually helped him regain his rhythm and efficiency.
It could have been a little concerning if he hadn’t worked on that. However, he was undoubtedly maintaining the same level of work ethic as previously. Therefore, after one or two games, the bowler establishes his rhythm if that is the case with him, Mhambrey continued.
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