Batters need to take more responsibility: Hardik
1 year, 5 months ago

Batters need to take more responsibility: Hardik

The Hindu  

Not pleased with his team’s display with the willow, India skipper Hardik Pandya on Sunday said batters have to take more responsibility going forward. “Batters need to take more responsibility,” Hardik said at the post-match presentation. READ: IND vs WI, 2nd T20I: Hosein’s all-round show, Pooran’s fifty power West Indies to two-wicket win over India India trails the five-match series 0-2 with the likes of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sanju Samson failing to score runs. Shows cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties.” On shuffling his bowlers throughout the innings, he said, “I realised that whenever batters go at the bowlers, they don’t go at the first over.

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Hardik Pandya's future captaincy prospects shut: ‘Concentrate on batting, bowling and fitness’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's future captaincy prospects shut: ‘Concentrate on batting, bowling and fitness’

Hindustan Times  

You’ve got to feel for Hardik Pandya. “I wouldn’t have personally made Hardik Pandya my captain either. I’d love to see Hardik Pandya just concentrate on getting those skills right, batting and bowling. And then you can look at captaincy a little bit later.” Why Hardik the bowler becomes more crucial Another reason why Styris doesn’t want the additional responsibility …

After Hardik Pandya's WC turnaround, Sanjay Manjrekar recalls schooling MI fans: ‘Told Wankhede to behave because...’
6 months, 1 week ago

After Hardik Pandya's WC turnaround, Sanjay Manjrekar recalls schooling MI fans: ‘Told Wankhede to behave because...’

Hindustan Times  

A lot was said about Hardik Pandya in the build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup. Manjrekar lauded big-stage player Hardik after the World Cup final Leading MI in their first home game, Pandya was booed at the coin toss, paving the way for former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar to school the Wankhede crowd. Reflecting on Hardik's impressive showing at the …

Hardik Pandya gets Rohit Sharma's appreciation after 'best' IPL 2024 bowling performance ahead of T20 World Cup
8 months ago

Hardik Pandya gets Rohit Sharma's appreciation after 'best' IPL 2024 bowling performance ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

There have been plenty of concerns on Hardik Pandya performance, whether with the bat or the ball, through the course of the ongoing IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya picked three wickets during MI vs SRH However, on Monday, in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Hardik dished out his best-ever show with the ball, picking three …

Irfan Pathan wants Indian cricket to not give 'much priority' to Hardik Pandya
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Irfan Pathan wants Indian cricket to not give 'much priority' to Hardik Pandya

India TV News  

Cricketer turned broadcaster, Irfan Pathan, feels that Indian cricket "should not" give as much priority to Hardik Pandya as it has given him so far as the batting allrounder is yet to showcase his mettle at the international level. "What I feel about Hardik Pandya is that Indian cricket needs to make it clear that they should not give him …

IPL 2024: Shreyas Gopal calls Hardik Pandya’s handling of vicious trolling ‘inspiring’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Shreyas Gopal calls Hardik Pandya’s handling of vicious trolling ‘inspiring’

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal said it is inspiring to see how Hardik Pandya is handling the heat he has been facing from fans since his appointment as the franchise’s new skipper in the IPL. Alluding to the team’s penchant for starting a season poorly before catching up in the later stages, Gopal said MI’s resilience is what made it …

'Hardik Pandya ain't admitting it. Something is wrong': MI skipper alleged of hiding injury as T20 WC spot questioned
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'Hardik Pandya ain't admitting it. Something is wrong': MI skipper alleged of hiding injury as T20 WC spot questioned

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been hit with a serious allegation of hiding an injury concern over his no-bowling stance for the franchise in the ongoing IPL 2024 resulting in experts questioning his spot in the Indian T20 World Cup squad. But more than his injury update and his return to competitive sport, the concern was whether Hardik could …

'Let's put a stop to 'Hardik Pandya made a decision'': Kieron Pollard's razor-sharp reply to criticism after MI loss
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Let's put a stop to 'Hardik Pandya made a decision'': Kieron Pollard's razor-sharp reply to criticism after MI loss

Hindustan Times  

All eyes were on Hardik Pandya on Sunday night as he kicked off his Mumbai Indians stint as a captain, having replaced Rohit Sharma in the role last December. While a winning start to MI's season in IPL 2024 could have seen experts overlook the errors, the defeat by six runs against 2022 champions Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi …

India need Hardik Pandya as an all-rounder and not just as a batter in World Cup 2023: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 year, 4 months ago

India need Hardik Pandya as an all-rounder and not just as a batter in World Cup 2023: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed concerns over Hardik Pandya's form ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, saying that the star cricketer will need to contribute significantly more with both the bat and the ball if India are to win the title later this year. Manjrekar appeared concerned about Hardik's form during the recent West Indies tour, particularly with …

India vs West Indies: Star players, batters fail to fire as Hardik Pandya and Co surrender T20I series
1 year, 4 months ago

India vs West Indies: Star players, batters fail to fire as Hardik Pandya and Co surrender T20I series

Firstpost  

India’s T20I series defeat to West Indies was not due to lack of experimentation by the team management, but because batters failure to fire in unison and big names disappointed. A new-look Team India, led by Hardik Pandya, received a reality check in the just-concluded T20I series against West Indies. In the fifth T20I, Hardik came into bat in the …

IND vs WI: Batters need to take more responsibility, says Pandya after 4th T20I win
1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs WI: Batters need to take more responsibility, says Pandya after 4th T20I win

The Hindu  

The nine-wicket win over West Indies in the fourth T20I left Hardik Pandya a pleased man and the Indian captain on Saturday said that the batting unit needs to take more responsibility going forward to support the bowlers. I’ve always believed bowlers win matches,” said Pandya after the match. IND vs WI 4th T20I HIGHLIGHTS India was trailing 0-2 after …

'Going forward, we have to...': Hardik's hard-hitting message to India batters despite sensational win in 4th T20I
1 year, 4 months ago

'Going forward, we have to...': Hardik's hard-hitting message to India batters despite sensational win in 4th T20I

Hindustan Times  

Team India produced another fine performance on Saturday to force the five-match T20I series against West Indies into a decider, beating the hosts by 9 wickets in Lauderhill. Hardik Pandya during a post-match interview during the West Indies T20I series Following the win, Hardik Pandya, the Indian skipper, was all praise for the star opening duo but also had a …

Hardik Pandya is Not Dhoni: Indian Captain Called 'Selfish' For 'Spoiling' Tilak Verma's 50
1 year, 5 months ago

Hardik Pandya is Not Dhoni: Indian Captain Called 'Selfish' For 'Spoiling' Tilak Verma's 50

News 18  

Hardik Pandya created a Twitter storm when he smacked a winning six, denying his partner Tilak Varma a shot at his second T20I half-century against West Indies in Guyana. Even though India clinched victory with a seven-wicket triumph over the hosts in the ongoing T20I series’ third match, all eyes turned to Pandya as fans started drawing comparisons to none …

If batters score runs, you don’t need anyone at number eight, says India skipper Hardik Pandya
1 year, 5 months ago

If batters score runs, you don’t need anyone at number eight, says India skipper Hardik Pandya

The Hindu  

India skipper Hardik Pandya on Tuesday made it clear that his team will continue to play with seven batters as he doesn’t want to compromise on the bowling front. Speaking after India’s seven-wicket win in the third T20, Hardik said seven batting options are enough in the playing eleven. “As a group, we have decided to bat with seven batters, …

'When a guy gets you 3 wickets in an over...': Ex-India cricketers 'baffled', 'mind-blown' at Hardik's tactical botch
1 year, 5 months ago

'When a guy gets you 3 wickets in an over...': Ex-India cricketers 'baffled', 'mind-blown' at Hardik's tactical botch

Hindustan Times  

India have fallen 0-2 behind the West Indies in the ongoing T20I series with a 2-wicket defeat in Guyana on Sunday and Hardik Pandya is having to face the brunt of it. India's captain Hardik Pandya is bowled by West Indies' Alzarri Joseph. If Hardik's post-match comments has fetched in criticism in abundance, the all-rounder is now facing flak for …

Little surprised that Hardik Pandya did not trust Yuzvendra Chahal, says Wasim Jaffer after 2nd T20I loss
1 year, 5 months ago

Little surprised that Hardik Pandya did not trust Yuzvendra Chahal, says Wasim Jaffer after 2nd T20I loss

India Today  

India fell down by 0-2 after two matches against West Indies after losing their second match on a trot in the ongoing T20Is series. Defending 153 runs in Guyana, India failed to contain the Windies batters who won the game by 7 balls to spare and two wickets remaining. As the fans hoped that Chahal would guide them to a …

‘Won’t appreciate it…': Unhappy Hardik Pandya's ‘bitter pill’ reminder for GT batters after narrow win vs PBKS
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Won’t appreciate it…': Unhappy Hardik Pandya's ‘bitter pill’ reminder for GT batters after narrow win vs PBKS

Hindustan Times  

The Gujarat Titans got off to flier courtesy Wriddhiman Saha and at the end of the powerplay, it appeared that the defending champions would knock off Punjab Kings' 154-run target with some overs to spare. New Delhi: Gujarat Titans batter Hardik Pandya walks off the field after his dismissal during the IPL 2023 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat …

India vs Sri Lanka: Hardik Pandya needs to focus on his attitude, says Saba Karim ahead of 2nd T20I
2 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Hardik Pandya needs to focus on his attitude, says Saba Karim ahead of 2nd T20I

India Today  

Former India wicket-keeping batter Saba Karim has said that India’s T20I captain Hardik Pandya should focus on his attitude, saying that showing a lot of emotions as captain can make players fearful during the match. Speaking to India News, Karim said Pandya needs to focus on his attitude, adding that he must trust his players. Karim said he liked the …

I want more batters to chip in with ball: Skipper Hardik Pandya after India’s win against New Zealand
2 years, 1 month ago

I want more batters to chip in with ball: Skipper Hardik Pandya after India’s win against New Zealand

The Hindu  

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Hardik Pandya is a fabulous leader, leads by example and players confide in him: VVS Laxman
2 years, 1 month ago

Hardik Pandya is a fabulous leader, leads by example and players confide in him: VVS Laxman

India Today  

India's stand-in head coach VVS Laxman heaped rich praise on Hardik Pandya, who will lead the T20I side on the New Zealand tour, saying the star all-rounder leads by example and the players also confide in him. Several other Indian players, including Sharma, have been rested for the New Zealand series following the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Speaking to …

Irfan Pathan Explains Major Risk In Making Hardik Pandya India's T20I Captain
2 years, 1 month ago

Irfan Pathan Explains Major Risk In Making Hardik Pandya India's T20I Captain

ABP News  

New Delhi: Calls have grown for a change in team India's captaincy in T20 format following Rohit Sharma-led national team's heartbreaking exit in T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final, crashing out against England. The next T20 World Cup is just two years away and many have opined that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya should replace Rohit as India's captain in the shortest …

‘Selectors will take hard calls, not you and I’: Gavaskar fumes at Team India's criticism after World Cup exit
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Selectors will take hard calls, not you and I’: Gavaskar fumes at Team India's criticism after World Cup exit

Hindustan Times  

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Harbhajan Singh likens Hardik Pandya to MS Dhoni: He has got capability to captain India
2 years, 4 months ago

Harbhajan Singh likens Hardik Pandya to MS Dhoni: He has got capability to captain India

India Today  

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said on Tuesday, August 30 that he is sure of Hardik Pandya captaining India's white-ball sides in the future, saying he has been impressed with the calm and composed nature of the all-rounder ever since he returned from an injury layoff. Harbhajan Singh, speaking to SportsTak ahead of India's 2nd Asia Cup 2022 match against …

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: My body is fine, bowling without trouble, says Hardik Pandya
2 years, 5 months ago

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: My body is fine, bowling without trouble, says Hardik Pandya

The Hindu  

After bending his back without discomfort, premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Sunday said “my body is fine”, just the kind of assertion the Indian team management needed in the year of the T20 World Cup. Hardik, who had been dogged by recurrent back problems, took a career-best 4/24 to help India bowl out England for 259 on a good batting …

India needs all-rounder at No 6, difficult to accommodate Hardik Pandya purely as a batter, feels Ravi Shastri
2 years, 9 months ago

India needs all-rounder at No 6, difficult to accommodate Hardik Pandya purely as a batter, feels Ravi Shastri

Firstpost  

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T20 World Cup 2021: What Hardik brings to the side, we can’t create overnight, says India skipper Kohli
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: What Hardik brings to the side, we can’t create overnight, says India skipper Kohli

Firstpost  

Pandya underwent a lower back surgery in 2019 and since then has bowled occasionally, raising questions if he can be played as a pure batter in the premier event. Dubai: India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday said Hardik Pandya’s prowess as a batter for the crucial number six spot is such that his replacement “can’t be created overnight” and his …

2019 World Cup: Kapil Dev urges Hardik Pandya to improve bowling to be a 'complete allrounder'
5 years, 6 months ago

2019 World Cup: Kapil Dev urges Hardik Pandya to improve bowling to be a 'complete allrounder'

India TV News  

Kapil Dev wants Hardik Pandya to be better than him but Wednesday said the flamboyant cricketer needs to improve his bowling to become a complete all-rounder like the legend was in his heydays. Talking about the untimely thumb injury to opener Shikhar Dhawan in the World Cup, Kapil said he feels sorry for the in-form batsman who scored a hundred …

Ranji Trophy: Young batsmen should take responsibility for Karnataka, says Abhimanyu Mithun
5 years, 11 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Young batsmen should take responsibility for Karnataka, says Abhimanyu Mithun

The Hindu  

The young, promising batsmen coming into the Karnataka State squad should “take responsibility” in the absence of star batsmen like K. L. Rahul, Manish Pandey, Karun Nair and Mayank Agarwal, according to Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun. “If players like Karun Nair Mayank Agarwal are available, we obviously are a very good batting side. ‘Very good bowling unit’ Mithun was excited …

India vs New Zealand: Hardik Pandya posts message after clinical show on comeback
5 years, 11 months ago

India vs New Zealand: Hardik Pandya posts message after clinical show on comeback

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya was a welcome addition to the Indian team and the all-rounder made an immediate splash with his performance in the 3rd ODI. India's Hardik Pandya reacts during the third one day international between India and New Zealand at Bay Oval, Tauranga, New Zealand, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 The all-rounder, who had stoked a controversy following his inappropriate controversy …

Hardik Pandya brings in crucial balance to Team India: Shikhar Dhawan
5 years, 11 months ago

Hardik Pandya brings in crucial balance to Team India: Shikhar Dhawan

India Today  

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan Thursday said suspended fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is "crucial" for the team's balance but rejected suggestions that the side was struggling for a fifth bowler in the ongoing ODI series against Australia. "The balance that Hardik creates when he's in the team is very crucial for our team," Dhawan acknowledged in the pre-match press conference here …

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