Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar states Gujarat Titans’ skipper Hardik Pandya reminds him of Rohit Sharma when he was first made the captain of Mumbai Indians. IPL newbies Gujarat Titans have emerged as a pressure to reckon with in probably the most thrilling season of IPL and skipper Hardik Pandya has led the workforce from the entrance.

Gavaskar reckons the function of captaincy is doing the identical factor to Hardik because it did to Rohit again in 2013 when the Mumbaikar was appointed the captain. The duty remodeled Rohit right into a much-improved batter and likewise a pacesetter and Hardik is exhibiting related indicators.

Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar stated, “What I see with Hardik is precisely what occurred to Rohit Sharma when he first received the captaincy of Mumbai Indians halfway by way of the season (in IPL 2013). Suddenly (we noticed) Rohit Sharma from enjoying these beautiful cameos of 40s, 50s, and 60s now staying proper until the tip and taking duty. His shot choices turned a lot better (together with his captaincy). Similarly, you possibly can see that taking place with Hardik, his shot choice is totally terrific. Of course, he’s an impressive fielder and (that was the case with) Rohit Sharma, he was a superb fielder within the covers and close-in as nicely (in these days). So Pandya is exhibiting these qualities too and that’s why Gujarat Titans are doing so nicely.”

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Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla praised Hardik for batting with maturity in the top-order as he’s looking to take his game deep and even finishing matches for his team. Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Chawla said, “The way Hardik has batted is commendable and he is taking a lot of responsibility. Earlier he used to bat at number 5 and 6 but now he’s batting at number 3 and 4 and so it’s good to see him do well. He’s looking in control, there are no signs of panic. He’s looking to bat deep, he knows that if he stays till the end then he can recover his strike rate if at all there is a dip in the middle stages. He’s looking very mature as a batter.”

Former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif opined it’s improper to name Hardik Pandya a slogger as a result of the Baroda all-rounder has sound batting method and possesses all of the pictures in his armoury.

Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Kaif stated, “He’s not a slogger in any respect. He has a powerful base and batting method. He performs sensible cowl drives and pull pictures. He’s equally good in opposition to the spinners and performs grounded comfy and hits throughout the bottom. These are indicators of batter, not a slogger, his fundamentals are clear.”

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