IND vs NED: "Stop Making A Fuss About It; To Hell With The Spirit Of The Game"- Hardik Pandya Makes Bold Remark On Mankading
Published - 25 Oct 2022, 12:36 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:14 AM
India’s dynamic all-rounder Hardik Pandya put up a stellar display during the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 match against Pakistan as he first took three wickets and then he played a crucial knock of 40 runs to help the Rohit Sharma-led side register a four-wicket win.
The year 2022 has been phenomenal for Hardik, as he first led Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in their inaugural season, and then he has given some memorable performances for the national side.
Hardik Pandya gives his verdict to run-out nonstriker
Hardik has time and time again shown that he has a clear understanding of the game, and has given the most sensible take on running out the non-striker if he/she is backing up too far ahead when the bowler is about to deliver the ball.
Hardik said on the latest episode of ICC Review, “We need to stop making a fuss about this running out the non-striker. It is a rule, as simple as that. To hell with the spirit of the game, if it is there, it is there. Personally, I have no problem with it. If I am out of my crease, and someone runs me out, it is fine. It is my mistake.”
Hardik Pandya reckons match-ups are over-rated in T20s
Hardik also explained why he thinks that match-ups are “over-rated” in the shortest format of the game.
“Matchups don’t work for me, see where I bat and the situation I get into, I do not get the option of matchups. You see matchups are more for the people who are batting in Top 3 or 4. For me, it is just the situation. There have been times, when I would like to take on a bowler, but if the situation does not demand it, I do not take that risk as it is going to harm my team,” said Hardik.
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