Hardik Pandya: Has India’s search for explosive all-rounder ended?
The skipper has been backing the youngster and once again showed that he has full faith in Pandya’s ability by stating that he adds balance to the team and that Indian cricket was in need of an explosive all-rounder and Pandya is the answer to that.
Has India finally found a new all-around sensation in Hardik Pandya, well the skipper Virat Kohli thinks so, as he described the raw talent as a great asset to Indian cricket after the Pandya steered the hosts to a series-clinching five-wicket win over the visitors in Indore.
It has been a wonderful day for Indian Cricket and the team celebrates it by cutting a cake. Man of the Match @hardikpandya7 gets the honour pic.twitter.com/s2Rllyl43A
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 24, 2017
The 23-year-old was sent to bat in the number four position when the Men in Blue required 147 from 159 balls; he showed great maturity as he put on 78 runs and along with Manish Pandey, steered the ship to victory. The intent to send him to the number 4 position in a big chase shows the extent to which the captain and the coach are willing to punt on his raw abilities.
Ladies and gentlemen, here is the man of the moment @hardikpandya7(Also @klrahul11 at the back)????????????
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 24, 2017
Great win, series clinched???? #NumberOne☝️ pic.twitter.com/umyvk0IW7x
Thank you for all the motivation and support Skipper ❤️
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) September 24, 2017
Great feeling to go 3-0 up and clinch the series! ????#INDvAUS #TeamWork #NumberOne https://t.co/SbMH0R0QD9
The skipper has been backing the youngster and once again showed that he has full faith in Pandya’s ability by stating that he adds balance to the team and that Indian cricket was in need of an explosive all-rounder and Pandya is the answer to that.