Hardik Pandya, who led Team India in the absence of Rohit Sharma, why Sanju Samson and Umran Malik No chance was given in the T20I series. The management was subjected to harsh criticism after Samson and Malik did not take part in the 11th of the final match.
Many believe that Samson and Malik should be included in XI as they are extremely talented. The failure of other names to play the same roles also fueled the debate. However, Pandya said that this is a small series and therefore they do not prefer too many changes. She also stated that everyone will get their chance in the coming months.
“First of all, who says what out there doesn’t really affect us at this level. This is my team and after discussing with the coach I will choose the best side. There is enough time. Everyone will get their chance, and when they do, it will be a long process. It was a small series, if we had more games we could try more players.” Pandya aforementioned at a press conference.
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Hardik Pandya highlights having six bowling options
To further support his explanation, Hardik Pandya He pointed out that the management wanted to try Deepak Hooda, which also offers a bowling option. Notably, Hooda took four wickets in the second T20I and was also good in the final game of the series on Tuesday, November 22.
“Understand how good the six bowling options are, Deepak neither ball nor la hai tur mein aya hai jaise. Thoda thoda karke agar aise batsman chip karte rahenge (ball) toh aapke paas bohut sare mauke honge naye bowlers ko uses opponents to surprise. (For example, I asked for six bowling options and Deepak did it very well. If the kickers start playing the ball then we have options to surprise the opponent), Loved the panda.
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The versatile actor based in Baroda will now return home as he is not in the cast of the ODI series. Senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan will take over the captain’s duties. The three-game ODI series will kick off at Eden Park on Friday, November 25. Kane Williamson, who missed the last T20I race due to his health appointment, will be returning to the New Zealand squad.
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