Hardik Pandya did wonders against Pakistan with both bat and ball© AFP
Hardik PandyaThe all-round performance helped Team India win their first match of the Asia Cup against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. From picking up three wickets to scoring 33 runs off 17 balls, Hardik was just unstoppable as his winning six put Team India on the line in a nail-biting thriller. The all-rounder is receiving praise from all over the world for his stellar performance and now the former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur He also came forward to praise Hardik and said that he is “blooming into a very good cricketer”.
“He’s an amazing player. It’s almost like playing India with 12 players. It takes me back to when I was with South Africa and we had Jacques Kallis, You have a player who can actually be one of your four fast bowlers and bat in the top 5. It’s almost like playing with an extra player. I have seen Hardik mature and mature.” Mickey Arthur on ESPNcricinfo’s T20 timeout,
He said, “The leadership around the last IPL was excellent, he managed his team really well. He played pressure situations really well for his team. I think he is a very good cricketer. evolving as it is.”
Talking about the match, Hardik together returned 3 wickets for 25 wickets in 4 overs. Bhuvneshwar KumarScoring 4 for 26 helped India bowl out Pakistan for 147. The all-rounder then scored an unbeaten 33 off 17 balls to guide India to victory.
Hardik spoke on the challenges posed by him after the win against the arch-rivals Babar AzmiLed Pakistan in the game.
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“First of all, very happy to have this win because it was very important for us. Our nerves were tested, as a team we were also kind of challenging but the way he (Jadeja) came out and Khele, her pyar kiya. Jaddu and I have been playing together for 7-8 years,” Hardik said in a video posted on the BCCI’s official website.
“Indian team is known to be top 3, very grateful that we are also getting opportunities now and we are able to work. Our process is to play World Cup and get more and more opportunities. So going forward, If this is how the situation presents itself, we will remember this game.”
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