India vs New Zealand 2019: Hardik Pandya Is Working Very Hard - R Sridhar
Updated - 27 Mar 2019, 11:16 PM
The Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been the most headlined name in the recent past for obvious reasons. However, after a fine time, he was on the news that related to the game of cricket. After making a comeback into the game by serving a suspension, the flamboyant cricketer showed what he capable of doing. Meanwhile, fielding coach R Sridhar showers words of praise on Pandya.
Initially, in the 3rd ODI, the flamboyant all-rounder took a stunning catch when Yuzvendra Chahal tossed the ball up to Kane Williamson and the batsman, who was looking to shift gears, flicked it towards the short mid-wicket area. Out of nowhere, Pandya dived full length to his left and completed a screamer.
Then, he followed it up beautifully to send Henry Nicholls and Mitchell Santner back to the hut with his bowling. The wickets of the duo had made a major impact on the game, as it certainly thrashed the hopes of Kiwis reaching 300 on the board.
No one was keener than Hardik Pandya for 3rd ODI – R Sridhar
Meanwhile, Sridhar showered words of praise on the all-rounder for his remarkable comeback to the game. He furtherly revealed that Hardik Pandya is working hard to deliver goods for the country, especially, after the recent controversy, which was a pretty hard time for him.
“No one was keener than Hardik Pandya to play that game,” Sridhar said. “He’s been working very hard during the time he got back home and the kind of energy he brought into the team, the desperation he brought was magnificent to see. He’s always been a good fielder. He was just dying to get into the thick of things and be a part of this and get back to what he loves doing, that is to play cricket and play it best he can.
It was a piece of magic from Hardik Pandya:
The fielding coach, who would be proud of that Pandya’s catch to dismiss Kane Williamson, hailed the youngster’s impact on the team. He believes that Pandya is a strength for the team and electrifying outfielder for the Indian National Cricket Team.
”That catch – he made a very difficult catch look easy. By no means an easy catch and then also the fact that it was Kane Williamson’s catch; the extra pressure of one of the best batsmen in the world. I think that was a turning point. I would say a piece of magic from Hardik Pandya. He’s known for that. He’s one of the best fielders as we have in the country.,” he added.
However, it has been a special effort from Hardik Pandya in the third ODI of the series. He also proved his class to stay in the playing XI to bring a perfect balance to the side. Hardik would be eyeing to make most of the remaining games as well.
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