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Hardik Pandya has the potential to be the best all-rounder in the world

Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
That's a huge statement for those Pandya fans who thought he can walk into our test team as a specialist batsman. Not to mention those who think he is a 50+ averaging batsman in tests. Good decision by Kohli. :inti
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Don't think he is playing more test cricket. Maybe will be tried in the English summer for a test or two if he can bowl.
 
For a test slot, Pandya certainly has to be fit enough to bowl as a third pacer.

In LOIs, he is now fit to bag as a specialist batsman. Even if he doesn't bowl a single over he makes a strong case to be in both white ball teams.
 
Mobashir said:
Don't think he is playing more test cricket. Maybe will be tried in the English summer for a test or two if he can bowl.
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If he isn't bowling in LOI's then forget about him bowling in tests. Some noobs here think that averaging 50+ in tests is easy. Cook was averaging 45 and Root is averaging 47. Shows how easy it is to average 50+. Forget these two even Yuvi averaged 33 after 40 tests. :inti
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
If he isn't bowling in LOI's then forget about him bowling in tests. Some noobs here think that averaging 50+ in tests is easy. Cook was averaging 45 and Root is averaging 47. Shows how easy it is to average 50+. Forget these two even Yuvi averaged 33 after 40 tests. :inti
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Pandya? 50 averaging 50? Lmao

Sure. Me too.

Pandya is a good player no doubt. But I doubt he averages higher than 35 in odi and probably same for tests if he decides to bowl.

If he forgoes bowling then maybe 37 or 38 max.
 
Pandya will never become the leading all rounder in the world. Firstly his bowling is rubbish. For example, no matter how good Mathews became with the bat he was never really considered the best all rounder because his bowling was mediocre and barely more than a part timer.

Secondly, in order to become the best, you have to be exceptional in one facet. Pandya is a good ball striker but he is certainly not a brilliant batter. He is on the level of Anderson, Elliot, Pollard, Bopara, Faulkner etc. All very handy limited over cricketers and match winners on their day, but certainly never the top all rounders in the world.

If he works hard and really excels, he may get to the level of Watson, Hafeez, Woakes who could justify their place with one skill but also more than handy in the other. But I would be very surprised to see him get there.
 
He's bowled brilliantly today. It's a real shame for India that Pandya's fitness doesn't allow him to play test cricket.
 
The squad for India's 4-month long tour of the UK, which will see the team play against New Zealand in the World Test Championship final as well as 5 Tests against England, was announced on Friday. The squad marked the return of Ravindra Jadeja, Hanuma Vihari and Jasprit Bumrah among the top players but it also saw Hardik Pandya being ousted from the team.

Hardik's exclusion was predicted by a few experts before the team was announced considering the Baroda all-rounder has transformed into a pure batsman. Hardik's all-round abilities had gotten him into the Test team but with him not bowling due to a back issue, the selectors didn't have enough reasons to include him in the team for the red-ball assignments.

Hardik was snubbed for a spot in the Indian team on the tour of Australia but he returned for the England series at home before being ousted from the overseas assignments again. A BCCI source shed light on the subject of Hardik's selection, saying the selection committee had 'failed in its experiment miserably' as it intended to play Hardik as a pure batsman in Tests.

“Hardik Pandya is still not in a position to bowl. The experiment of selectors to keep him during England Tests and prepare him with bowling workload has failed miserably. He will henceforth not be considered for Test cricket,” a BCCI source told PTI.

The Surat-born cricketer did try bowling a few overs in the shortest format for India but couldn't do that consistently. In the 7 games he played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021, Hardik didn't bowl a single over, a development that must have played its role in the selectors' snubbing him for the tour of England.

“It doesn’t seem he is being able to sustain the load of bowling. He recovered from a back surgery, changed his action but now it’s his shoulder that is bothering him,” a BCCI source told the Times of India.

“Even Hardik Pandya realizes that he is vulnerable if he pushes himself with the ball. He is now focusing a lot more on his batting. The team management understands that with the T20 World Cup coming later in the year, it’s better to give him more time off so that he could be in the best shape for the marquee event. He will be used sparingly depending on the match situation,” the source added.

As far as Test selection is concerned, Hardik has a long way to go before he can be considered again. The 27-year-old has to be ready to bowl longer spells and return to his status as a pace-bowling all-rounder for the BCCI to even consider him for selection.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...xperiment-failed-miserably-bcci-source/754383
 
A blessing in disguise for him that he no longer seems to have the fitness to bowl.

He was always a club level bowler in the class of someone like Mathews, Brathwaite, Collingwood etc. Now he can focus on his batting where he has some potential as a hitter, but the facade of him being an all-rounder can finally end.

He should mould himself on a poor man's Maxwell. Devastating hitter down the order for limited overs cricket with the potential to bowl the odd over part time.
 
He bowled 10 overs in the last international game that he played vs England and looked like a priceless all-rounder . A brilliant LOI player and a good test cricketer who is focussing on World T20 currently as he knows Sir Jadeja is there to take care of test matches.

He has a 5-fer in England and has a bowling average of 31 in tests. There is nothing to suggest he isn't a good all-rounder in any format of the game. Unfortunately, his fitness is stopping him to play more test cricket.
 
'You're only looking at one person': Gavaskar names 2 players who can take Hardik Pandya's place

In the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka, Pandya batted in two innings. While in the second ODI, he was out for a duck, the all-rounder got a start in the third game before getting out LBW.

Hardik Pandya's form has been worrisome for the Indian team. The all-rounder, who has won India several matches with both bat and ball in the past, has struggled lately. The big shots have gone missing, whereas Pandya's role with the ball is limited following his back surgery. The impactful knocks have been far and few and his effectiveness as a medium-pacer has also dipped.

In the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka, Pandya batted in two innings. While in the second ODI, he was out for a duck, the all-rounder got a start in the third game before getting out LBW to a turning ball by left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama. Something similar unfolded in the first T20I as well, as Pandya was dismissed for 10 and was unable to give India the lusty blows he once easily used to.

Safe to say, Pandya cannot bank on past reputation alone and the more frequently he fails to get going, the pressure on him will only mount. Weighing in on the same, Sunil Gavaskar has made an interesting point. The former India captain feels that India have backup all-rounder options in two players – who if groomed properly, are more than capable of taking up the all-rounder’s place for India.

"Of course, there is back-up. You recently saw Deepak Chahar; he proved that he can be an all-rounder. You did not give Bhuvneshwar Kumar that opportunity. Two-three years ago, when India played in Sri Lanka, then he along with Dhoni, had won India a match. The scenario in that match was similar to the second ODI. They had lost 7-8 wickets and Bhuvneshwar and Dhoni had won that match for India," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

Chahar scored a phenomenal 69 not out in the second ODI, taking India out of a pit and guiding the team to a thrilling three-wicket win. Bhuvneshwar on the other hand, has three half-centuries in Tests and one in ODIs, while possessing a batting average of 42.75 in First-Class cricket. Gavaskar feels there is no reason why Chahar and Bhuvneshwar can’t be groomed into proper all-rounders.

"You never even thought, but these two players could be all-rounders too. He has that batting talent. You're only looking at one person. What has happened in the last 2-3 years is that others who deserved a lot more opportunities, haven't got them. And that is why, now today you are looking at one player and saying 'oh he's not in form'. If you give these guys opportunities, you can find all-rounders," he added.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ardik-pandya-s-place-101627430502094-amp.html

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Gavaskar is pretty much saying the same stuff I have been saying for many years now. Other guys do not get equal number of opportunities and we keep relying on one player and when he starts failing it looks like we have no option left but to stick with him. You know things are bad when Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar have started to perform better than you. But no lets just call him or other players who keep failing and getting unlimited chances 'priceless player', 'once in a generation player' etc and do not give others a chance to shine. :inti
 
His mediocre physique has let him down.

talent wise he was at his peak in 2016-17 and he lost like 2 years of his peak due to being in and out of the team.

Now he's no more a game changing fast bowler.

He's just a good lower order hitter who can trundle a bit like Ganguly, Razzaq. iTS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

Jadeja on the other hand has went way ahead since the time thread was created. In my opinion he is the second best AR in the world followed by Hafeez and Irfan.
 
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People Thought I Was Done, Says All-Rounder Hardik Pandya On Suspension In 2019India all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed the struggle he had to go through during the time when he was suspended by the BCCI for comments made on a TV talk show.Asian News InternationalUpdated: October 18, 2021 02:24 PM ISTRead Time:2 min

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya revealed the struggle he had to go through during the time when he was suspended by the BCCI for comments made on a TV talk show. Pandya had to miss out on the majority of the tours of Australia and New Zealand due to the suspension. "When I heard I was going to get suspended, a lot of cricketers who knew me personally, who knew what kind of an individual I am, they went out and spoke about it, which is fine. They thought I was done. I heard lots of people saying, 'Hardik's done, he won't be able to cope with this.' Because I was the bad boy of Indian cricket at that time," Pandya said to to media.

"At the Chinnaswamy [Bengaluru], while practising, I was missing the ball by this much (shows a wide gap). Because when this is not right (points to head) and when you question yourself, things just go wrong. That day I cried during training because there was a lot of emotion. Because of how I was portrayed [after the talk-show incident]. I was never that individual. I was not able to concentrate on my sport because there was a lot of expectation from myself, leave anyone else," he added.

He is currently with the Indian squad for the ICC men's T20 World Cup in UAE. India will open its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai.

After the upcoming T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli will be stepping down as the side's captain in the shortest format.

https://sports.ndtv.com/icc-t20-wor...s-hardik-pandya-on-suspension-in-2019-2579191
 
^^ He is giving too much importance to himself. Lol at bad boy of Indian cricket. Shardul Thakur is much better currently. :inti
 
I would be working at a petrol pump if not as a cricketer: Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is currently one of the most highly-rated all-rounders in world cricket. He has struggled with fitness issues recently and has not bowled much due to a back injury but remains a vital cog of the Indian team in white-ball cricket. He is part of India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2021 and will be donning the role of the finisher in the team.

Pandya, who made his international debut for India in 2016 has come a long way and has already established his credentials as one of the top all-rounders in the world. He was a regular in all three formats before a back injury hampered his progress as his bowling woes ensured he was out of the Test team. Nonetheless, he continues to be an important member of India's ODI and T20I teams.

Pandya recently opened up on tasting success at an early age and age his take on whether money changes the perspective of a youngster once he is offered a big contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya, who is a vital cog of the Mumbai Indians squad in the IPL, is currently on a salary of INR 110 million per season with the franchise.

Pandya said he and his brother Krunal, who also plays for Mumbai Indians, made sure they never lifted their foot off the ground after money changed their lives for good. Pandya, who comes from a humble background, said he would have been working at a petrol pump had it not been for the money in cricket.

“You need a strong head to understand what is happening. I and Krunal were very strong-headed, so we were able to accept the fact that money is there, but we make sure we never lift a foot off the ground. It might come across like I am flying and all that, but I know at the end of the day, my foot is always on the ground," Pandya said in an interview with Cricket Monthly when asked if money can be a distraction for youngsters in IPL.

"Money is good, bro. It changes a lot of things. I am one of those examples. Otherwise, I would be working at a petrol pump. I am not joking. For me, my family was the priority, to make sure my family has a good life,” he added.

Pandya further stated that it is important to talk about money as it helps youngsters in pursuing sports as a career. The star India all-rounder wondered how many youngsters will be willing to play cricket if there was no money involved in the game.

“In 2019 I had a conversation with someone who was saying, money should not be there for “you all young guys”. I disagreed. When a guy from a village or a small town gets a big contract, he does not keep it for himself, he is looking after his parents, he is looking after his relatives. Money makes the difference. And it gives motivation as well," said Pandya, who has played 11 Tests, 63 ODIs and 49 T20Is for India.

"There is a misconception that people should not talk about money. I don’t believe in that, because you are passionate about sport and money matters as well. I do not know how many people will play cricket if money is not there,” he added.

https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-wo...not-for-money-in-cricket-hardik-pandya-421729
 
hoshiarpurexpress said:
Money is important.. Says Pandya.
Do PPers agree ?
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Agree.
ANd look at this :-

"When a guy from a village or a small town gets a big contract, he does not keep it for himself, he is looking after his parents, he is looking after his relatives. Money makes the difference. And it gives motivation as well."

Very true and very well spoken.
 
He is speaking the truth. Cricket is just a profession for cricketers at the end of the day. Fair enough, these guys are passionate and have talent in the field, but at the end of the day it is human nature to worry about money as it is the currency for daily living.

It is just that these sportspersons get criticised a lot, as to us it seems like they are just hitting balls around for a million dollars. But for them it is their profession.
 
900 posts in this thread now, for whom, a fairly average cricketer?
 
https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/hardik-pandya-not-bowling-will-not-impact-team-indias-chances-at-icc-world-t20-kapil-dev-weighs-in-on-all-rounders-selection/824848

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev believes Hardik Pandya's inability to bowl will not hurt India's title bid at the ICC World T20. At a time when several cricketers have sought clarity over the selection of Pandya for the ICC World T20, former Team India captain Kapil feels the Mumbai Indians (MI) star's inability to bowl will have no bearing on India's chances of winning the 2021 edition of the ICC World T20.

Despite being selected as an all-rounder in India's star-studded squad, Pandya is yet to roll his arms in the lead-up to the ICC World T20. Pandya, who ditched the all-rounder's role in the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, didn't compliment the Indian bowling attack in India's first warm-up match on Monday. The 28-year-old didn't ball a single over when Virat Kohli-led Team India locked horns with Jos Butter's England at the ICC Academy Ground.

Speaking to Sportskeeda ahead of India's second warm-up match against Australia, Kapil has weighed in on Pandya's selection for the ICC World T20. Kapil feels Pandya's unavailability to not ball for India at World Cup will only make a difference in terms of Kohli's options for the playing XI.

"An all-rounder always makes a massive difference to a team. Hardik not bowling will not impact India's chances, but it will make a difference in terms of Kohli's options. If an all-rounder is available for both (batting and bowling), it enhances the captain's ability to rotate bowlers and gives him the extra option to fall back on," Kapil said during the interaction.

Kapil also recalled how former skipper Sourav Ganguly and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar used to make valuable contributions with the ball for India. Besides leading the batting lineup of Team India, Ganguly and Tendulkar also showcased their bowling exploits in their respective iconic careers.

"When Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar were playing, they could have bowled 2 out of 4 overs, the captain had an extra person to consider if one of the bowlers got hit and it made his job easier. If Hardik can bowl even 2 overs, it gives India that much more balance," Kapil added.
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hoshiarpurexpress said:
Hardik Pandya is currently one of the most highly-rated all-rounders in world cricket. He has struggled with fitness issues recently and has not bowled much due to a back injury but remains a vital cog of the Indian team in white-ball cricket. He is part of India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2021 and will be donning the role of the finisher in the team.

Pandya, who made his international debut for India in 2016 has come a long way and has already established his credentials as one of the top all-rounders in the world. He was a regular in all three formats before a back injury hampered his progress as his bowling woes ensured he was out of the Test team. Nonetheless, he continues to be an important member of India's ODI and T20I teams.

Pandya recently opened up on tasting success at an early age and age his take on whether money changes the perspective of a youngster once he is offered a big contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya, who is a vital cog of the Mumbai Indians squad in the IPL, is currently on a salary of INR 110 million per season with the franchise.

Pandya said he and his brother Krunal, who also plays for Mumbai Indians, made sure they never lifted their foot off the ground after money changed their lives for good. Pandya, who comes from a humble background, said he would have been working at a petrol pump had it not been for the money in cricket.

“You need a strong head to understand what is happening. I and Krunal were very strong-headed, so we were able to accept the fact that money is there, but we make sure we never lift a foot off the ground. It might come across like I am flying and all that, but I know at the end of the day, my foot is always on the ground," Pandya said in an interview with Cricket Monthly when asked if money can be a distraction for youngsters in IPL.

"Money is good, bro. It changes a lot of things. I am one of those examples. Otherwise, I would be working at a petrol pump. I am not joking. For me, my family was the priority, to make sure my family has a good life,” he added.

Pandya further stated that it is important to talk about money as it helps youngsters in pursuing sports as a career. The star India all-rounder wondered how many youngsters will be willing to play cricket if there was no money involved in the game.

“In 2019 I had a conversation with someone who was saying, money should not be there for “you all young guys”. I disagreed. When a guy from a village or a small town gets a big contract, he does not keep it for himself, he is looking after his parents, he is looking after his relatives. Money makes the difference. And it gives motivation as well," said Pandya, who has played 11 Tests, 63 ODIs and 49 T20Is for India.

"There is a misconception that people should not talk about money. I don’t believe in that, because you are passionate about sport and money matters as well. I do not know how many people will play cricket if money is not there,” he added.

https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-wo...not-for-money-in-cricket-hardik-pandya-421729
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Just saying that "my foot is on the ground" won't make it true lol. You are talking about money but where are your performances? Giving this much money to someone who doesn't even perform is also wrong. Pandya brothers haven't achieved even half of what Pathan brothers did but they both act like some kind of larger than life superstars. Surely their feet are not on the ground. They should improve their performance because a player like Shardul Thakur is already outperforming both of them combined lol. :inti
 
Pandya is a champion player and he will easily pay back confidence of captain and team management
 
T20 World Cup 2021: Scan done, Hardik Pandya fit to go for New Zealand game

India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya should be fit to face New Zealand in its next match. The Indian player received a blow to the shoulder during the match against Pakistan and was taken for scans. In what comes as good news for Team India ahead of the next game against New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is fit for the match after hurting his shoulder in the opening encounter against Pakistan on Sunday.

Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said the all-rounder is already feeling better. "There is no issue and he is already feeling good. It was just a precautionary scan and the team management didn't wish to take a chance as yesterday was only the first game of the tournament," the source said.

Hardik had been taken for scans after he received a blow on his shoulder during the game against Pakistan.

"Hardik Pandya was hit on his right shoulder while batting. He has now gone for scans," the BCCI's media team had informed.

Rizwan (79*) and Babar (68*) didn't give any chance to India bowlers to come on top as the two batsmen dominated the proceedings. Pakistan chased down the target of 152 without losing a wicket as India looked clueless in their opening match.

This was the first time that India lost a T20I by ten wickets. Coincidentally, this was also the first time that Pakistan won a T20I by ten wickets.

India will next square off against New Zealand on Sunday, October 31 while Pakistan will take on New Zealand on Tuesday.

Via : https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...-pandya-fit-to-go-for-new-zealand-game/826517
 
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Decent knock from him and Jadeja to save India from humiliating loss.
 
pillionrider said:
Why? Did you support Hardik at one point and change recently as usual :inti
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You need to learn the difference between supporting a player blindly which guys like [MENTION=139595]Ab Fan[/MENTION] do and criticising them for being overhyped which I do. I know you won't do that. Now you are laughing on Pandya's fans but you were nowhere to be seen when he was being criticised by me or others. What an attention seeker. :inti
 
Hardik is past his peak. The injuries will likely never let him be consistently as good as he was. Kind of similar to Amir. People don’t talk about Amir injuries as much. I feel it were his injuries that led to his decline as well.
 
Lahorijat said:
Hardik is past his peak. The injuries will likely never let him be consistently as good as he was. Kind of similar to Amir. People don’t talk about Amir injuries as much. I feel it were his injuries that led to his decline as well.
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He was never great. His performance vs Pakistan in the CT final had many raving, including me. But the reality is, he's always flattered to deceive. There's some series he had recently in Aus or somewhere, but he's never really done anything special for India in big games. Don't care what he does for MI.

Additionally, he's been given so many opportunities, hyped, protected, but has acted like a diva choosing when he'll play for India and turning his back when they needed him. So he can go mint his soiled money in some franchise for all I care.
 
Ab Fan said:
Decent knock from him and Jadeja to save India from humiliating loss.
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Yes, this is why you play. To not loose in an humiliating way?

And you don't call this as an humiliation? You really have low standards for India team.
 
His bowling is equivalent to Wahab Riaz’s batting as a second skill.

Hilarious that he’s considered an all rounder when he’s in the league of Mathews/ Umar Amin as a bowler.
 
Forum363 said:
His bowling is equivalent to Wahab Riaz’s batting as a second skill.

Hilarious that he’s considered an all rounder when he’s in the league of Mathews/ Umar Amin as a bowler.
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True that.....he's not an allrounder anymore, more like a part-timer
 
Pandya should've been consigned to dustbin long ago. That we are still bearing with him despite him, not even bowling shows how clueless our selectors and Kohli are.

Even MI is thinking in terms of not retaining him for the next IPL season.
 
MP2011 said:
Pandya should've been consigned to dustbin long ago. That we are still bearing with him despite him, not even bowling shows how clueless our selectors and Kohli are.

Even MI is thinking in terms of not retaining him for the next IPL season.
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Do they not know that Pandya has an aura? :inti
 
Maybe he’s the best IPL all rounder.

Robin Singh was a better all rounder than this hyped rockstar.
 
Didn't really expect much from him to be honest.

The best all-format all-rounders are good in test cricket, that's where the technique and mindset to rebuild innings is honed.

Not just mindlessly slogging.
 
Arriving late from Dubai after a dismal campaign at the T20 World Cup 2021, Hardik Pandya found himself in a bit of trouble with the customs department at CSMI airport in Mumbai on Sunday.

The India all-rounder has been in the news for a while, but primarily for cricketing reasons. Be it his form for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 or for the Indian team in T20 World Cup 2021, Hardik has been a huge subject of debate. But now, the 28-year-old has found himself making headlines for a personal reason.

As per ar report by the Times of India, Hardik was carrying a couple of luxury watches with him, worth approximately INR 5 crore. Though the junior Pandya had declared the watches beforehand, the serial numbers that were mentioned on the invoice weren't in line with the watches that were in his possession.

Hardik is said to have declared the total price of the watches at Rs. 1.80 crore -- one costing Rs. 1.40 crore and the other Rs. 40 lakh -- in the invoice he was holding but the actual cost of the watches in his possession was coming out around Rs. 5 crore.

The cricketer would now have to correct the discrepancy in the invoices before he is allowed to take them home. The serial number of the watches would have to match the invoices. A failure to do so would see the customs department seize the watches. It also has to be noted that such luxury items attract a duty of 38%.

Hardik is known to be a fan of luxury watches and has often flaunted his collections on his Instagram account. Among the most expensive watches that the Surat-born cricketer owns is Patek Philippe Nautilus Platinum 5711 which reportedly costs over Rs 5 crore.

Most of the other Indian cricketers had arrived from UAE early after their campaign at T20 World Cup 2021 ended. While other players have the New Zealand series to look after, starting November 17, Hardik isn't a part of the assignment.

The Baroda cricketer wasn't picked by the selectors for the T20I series against the Kiwis, reportedly owing to form and fitness issues. His absence from the national team this time, however, could be a lengthy one.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...-at-airport-by-custom-officials-report/832287
 
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Not so good at cricket + in controversies, he probably will be out of international cricket soon.
 
He is one of the worst player india has ever produced.
He is awful with the bat and now he doesn't even bowl anymore.
 
Former India batter Gautam Gambhir feels all-rounder Hardik Pandya could still make a comeback to the T20I squad if he finds his rhythm and starts bowling regularly.

Despite being a part of the team for the recently concluded T20 World Cup, Hardik Pandya didn't find a place in India's squad for the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand due to concerns over his fitness and lack of bowling. Talking about Hardik, former India batter Gautam Gambhir wasn't impressed with the cricket fraternity already writing off the all-rounder, who he said could still make a comeback to the T20I squad if he finds his rhythm and starts bowling regularly.

During India's T20 World Cup squad announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Chetan Sharma had assured that Hardik would bowl during the tournament.

However, he did not bowl in India's opening game against Pakistan, which left then-captain Virat Kohli with five bowlers. Though the all-rounder did bowl in the next few games, his injury and fitness concerns have prompted the team to look for an alternative option for the no. 6 spot in the shortest format.

During a conversation on Sports Tak, Gambhir remarked that the team shouldn't count Hardik out just yet. The cricketer-turned-politician also said that the replacement player(s) should also be given a longer run so that the management can work on their strengths and weaknesses.

"You can't find his replacement for the no. 6 spot in one day. And you cannot count out Hardik just yet. People have already started writing him off; but if he can keep himself fit and also bowl regularly, he should definitely get a chance to make his comeback as he is still young," said Gambhir.

"Also, if you give chances to other players as well, the management should give them a longer rope. This will help them to understand their capability. If you keep on changing your team for every series, you will struggle to find a strong playing XI.

"And considering the amount of cricket we play in India, no one is invincible or indispensable in the team as there is a replacement for every player. But the players should have the backing of the board for a longer duration," he concluded.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/peo...k-pandya-to-return-to-india-t20i-team-2618384
 
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recalled his meeting with Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya ahead of the Pakistan game in 2018 Asia Cup, saying that he was shocked to see his lean figure and had warned him of an injury. Moments later Hardik was stretchered off the field.

Back in 2018, during a group game between India and Pakistan, Hardik had incurred an injury while bowling in the 18th over of the game. He was seen clutching his back during his follow-through and then laid motionless on the field, implying that he had a cramp due to dehydration. He was immediately taken off the field by a stretcher with BCCI stating "an acute lower back injury."

Talking to Aakash Chopra on the latter's YouTube channel on fast bowling tutorial, Akhtar said that he had warned Pandya of an injury before the match.

"I told Bumrah in Dubai, even Hardik Pandya...I still have such strong back muscles behind my shoulders, but they looked so lean. I was shocked. I warned him that you will get injured, but he told me that he has been playing a lot of cricket. Exactly an hour and a half later, he got injured," he said.

Hardik hasd continued to suffer through the same injury over last few years. The back issue led to him playing solely as a batsman for Mumbai Indians in 2021 season of the Indian Premier League and during the game against Pakistan in India's T20 World Cup opener in 2021. He was eventually dropped from India's team from all formats owing to fitness issue.

Akhtar then advised three senior Indian fast bowlers on how to maintain fitness, stressing on the need to build their muscles.

"Bhuvneshwar has to strengthen his glutes, hamstring, lower back and upper torso. Shami needs to a leaner upper body. For Bumrah...it is the same, fast bowlers need to build their muscles. You go into a series with a six inch muscle and return with two inch after the series because there is loss of muscle mass. So you need to decide how much you need to run. Long runs twice is week is enough to keep yourself light on the feet. But if you know you are an explosive fast bowler then you do those specific trainings like sledge running," he explained.

Indian team will next be in action in the tour of South Africa where they will play three Tests and as many T20Is.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ia-star-in-2018-asia-cup-101639207396929.html
 
Apart from that Australia series in 2020 and some odd knocks, he has been all hype so far in his career.
 
Venkatesh Iyer's continued form means Pandya will face pressure in shorter formats as well. In addition to a couple of blazing 50s yesterday he made 151 in 111 balls including 10 sixes. Also finished 10 over quota in all the matches.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Venkatesh Iyer's continued form means Pandya will face pressure in shorter formats as well. In addition to a couple of blazing 50s yesterday he made 151 in 111 balls including 10 sixes. Also finished 10 over quota in all the matches.
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It's imperative for us to try out these new faces in our LoI teams rather than tried and tested failures like Dhawan, Pandya etc.
 
MP2011 said:
It's imperative for us to try out these new faces in our LoI teams rather than tried and tested failures like Dhawan, Pandya etc.
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Since when dhawan is a failure? infact his was badly missed during last T20WC.

As far as the thread is concerned as long as Stokes is around now one can become worlds best allrouder.
 
freelance_cricketer said:
His mediocre physique has let him down.

talent wise he was at his peak in 2016-17 and he lost like 2 years of his peak due to being in and out of the team.

Now he's no more a game changing fast bowler.

He's just a good lower order hitter who can trundle a bit like Ganguly, Razzaq. iTS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

Jadeja on the other hand has went way ahead since the time thread was created. In my opinion he is the second best AR in the world followed by Hafeez and Irfan.
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to put Razzaq and Gangulay in same category as a bowler shows how lame and stupid ur cricketing knowledge is ... Razzaq used to touch 90mph in his prime and even out of his prime was a masssssive upscale over Ganguly as a bowler ....
 
Rellu_Katta said:
to put Razzaq and Gangulay in same category as a bowler shows how lame and stupid ur cricketing knowledge is ... Razzaq used to touch 90mph in his prime and even out of his prime was a masssssive upscale over Ganguly as a bowler ....
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Lol, Bhaijaan is such a deliberate troll.

Ganguly and Razzaq in same category as bowler is much worse comparison than Pandya and Sanjay Bangar as all-rounder. :yk
 
Pakhs said:
Since when dhawan is a failure? infact his was badly missed during last T20WC.
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Dhawan's best days are way past him. Sadly, you are remembering him from his WC '19 days.

As for him being missed in WT20, lol he was never a T20 batsman to begin with, so there is no question of him being missed in a T20 event.
 
Ab Fan said:
Lol, Bhaijaan is such a deliberate troll.

Ganguly and Razzaq in same category as bowler is much worse comparison than Pandya and Sanjay Bangar as all-rounder. :yk
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lol ..... i almost feel off my chair reading tht Razzler-ganguly comparison ... lol
 
Earlier Indian cricket get rid of this hack the better. They should give Shardul more space then this imposter.
 
I led in Under-16, says Hardik Pandya on lack of captaincy experience

The Australians’ trip to India in early 2017 began with a three-day tour match against India A at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Steven Smith and Shaun Marsh got centuries, Shreyas Iyer hammered 202 in 210 balls. Little else stands out from the scorecard, apart from an oddity. It remains, across formats, the only official match in which Hardik Pandya has led a senior representative side in his nine-year career.

Which is why the newly-formed Ahmedabad Indian Premier League franchise’s decision to sign him up as captain has raised more than a few eyebrows. When asked during a media interaction arranged by the franchise on Tuesday about his lack of leadership experience, Pandya, understandably so, didn’t even refer to that obscure match at the CCI. “I led when I was in Under-16,” he offered, before declaring, “You don’t have to be a captain to lead. You lead in a lot of different ways,” almost repeating verbatim what Virat Kohli had said on a recent podcast about not being India skipper anymore.

So, what ways might Pandya lead in? Barring the odd match, his international captains so far have been MS Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and he spoke about picking one leadership trait from each.

“From Virat, I will pick his aggression and passion, his energy which is tremendous, to be honest. From Mahi bhai, I will pick the composure, the calmness, remaining the same in every situation, and trying to see what new things one can add. From Rohit, I would pick that he lets the player decide what he wants to do. These are the three qualities I’ll take from them, and it will be a very good combination.”
One doesn’t need to have watched Pandya for too long to know that the flamboyant 28-year-old likes the attention. He loves to go over the top not only on the field; he also appears to relish the limelight shining on him. He can easily refer to himself in third person. “Hardik Pandya with bat and ball combined sounds better than just batting.”


In that regard, he might even turn out to be an inspired pick. He gives the sense that he wants to be his own man, and now is his chance to be just that. “I genuinely believe it is a new era for us. We can start from scratch, we can create a new culture,” he replied when asked how it felt, after so many years, to be in a franchise that was not called Mumbai Indians.

https://indianexpress.com/article/s...ain-hardik-can-mould-his-own-destiny-7752176/
 
Hardik Pandya ignores Sourav Ganguly's key advice, skips Ranji Trophy to focus on India return in white-ball cricket

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Monday ignored BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's key comeback advice as he skipped the impending Ranji Trophy season ahead of the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to focus on white-ball cricket return for India.

Baroda Cricket Association revealed their 20-member squad for the impending first phase of the tournament where Kedar Devdhar was named as the captain. Hardik's name wasn't part of the list.

The 28-year-old has remained on the side lines, recovering from his prolonged issue with back injury, since the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE. Hardik and the Indian selectors were criticised a lot for the all-rounder featuring in India's matches only as a batsman and not as a bowler and following the tournament, he made himself unavailable from national selection to focus on rehabilitation.

However, with the domestic red-ball format offering him a chance to gear up ahead of the IPL, which Ganguly had advised him during an interview with PTI, Hardik opted to skip it.

“Hardik was injured and a break was given to him to completely recover, so that he can continue to serve Indian cricket for a long period of time. I believe I will see him play some Ranji Trophy to start with. I expect him to bowl a lot more overs and his body will get stronger,” Ganguly had said.

Hardik will return later in March for IPL 2022 where he will be leading the CVC-owned Ahmedabad franchise.

Meanwhile, Hardik's brother, Krunal has been picked for the Ranji Trophy tournament.

The Ranji Trophy tournament in 2022 will be played in two-phase format with the first beginning from Thursday till March 15 and the second phase will happen from May 30 to June 26.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...rn-in-white-ball-cricket-101644234273736.html
 
I laughed at the tag line that he wants to have aggression like kohli and calm like dhoni and nuos like Rohit

He just needs to stop talking

He’s not even 1/10th the player of any of them - he hasn’t accomplished anything

His only accomplishment was bowling a no- ball against WI in 2016 they cost them a wicket and hitting sixes against Pakistan in ct 2017 in a losing cause before he was run out


I don’t know if anything significant he’s done. Maybe that 5 fer against England which india lost 4-1
 
arif_2021 said:
I laughed at the tag line that he wants to have aggression like kohli and calm like dhoni and nuos like Rohit

He just needs to stop talking

He’s not even 1/10th the player of any of them - he hasn’t accomplished anything

His only accomplishment was bowling a no- ball against WI in 2016 they cost them a wicket and hitting sixes against Pakistan in ct 2017 in a losing cause before he was run out


I don’t know if anything significant he’s done. Maybe that 5 fer against England which india lost 4-1
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He has literally achieved nothing of note except playing an innings which the likes of Mohammad Amir has even played - hitting lots of sixes in a losing cause after the match is already dead and buried.

Ironic that posters were laughing about the comparison with Faheem who is far ahead of him as a cricketer.
 
Major said:
“From Virat, I will pick his aggression and passion, his energy which is tremendous, to be honest. From Mahi bhai, I will pick the composure, the calmness, remaining the same in every situation, and trying to see what new things one can add.”
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He already sounds confused. Will probably watch the IPL this time just to see this guy captain :rabada2
 
Hardik Pandya loses cool on Mohammed Shami, fans slam Gujarat Titans captain for outburst at senior player

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear Hardik, you are a terrible captain. Stop taking it out on your teammates, particularly someone as senior as Shami. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2022?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvsSRH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvsSRH</a> <a href="https://t.co/9yoLpslco7">pic.twitter.com/9yoLpslco7</a></p>— Bodhisattva #DalitLivesMatter 🇮🇳🏳️*🌈 (@insenroy) <a href="https://twitter.com/insenroy/status/1513565377233522691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hardikpandya7</a> shouting at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mohammedshami?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mohammedshami</a> is disgraceful what Shami has done for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indianteam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indianteam</a> is commendable and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hardik?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hardik</a> has not even done half of it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shameful?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shameful</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HardikPandya?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HardikPandya</a></p>— Wolf (@Wolf_Vickbaghel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolf_Vickbaghel/status/1513576264472604675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just watch the Kane Williamson reaction when Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi & Markram dropped catches & compare it with Hardik Pandey reaction to dropped catch by Shami, Pandya was screaming at his senior partner Shami, that's the difference between a Leader & a Captain <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvGT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvGT</a></p>— Ykush_Tyagiᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ (@Ykush_Tyagi) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ykush_Tyagi/status/1513567322316828674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...m-gt-captain-watch-video-101649700254343.html
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
Hardik Pandya loses cool on Mohammed Shami, fans slam Gujarat Titans captain for outburst at senior player

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear Hardik, you are a terrible captain. Stop taking it out on your teammates, particularly someone as senior as Shami. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2022?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvsSRH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvsSRH</a> <a href="https://t.co/9yoLpslco7">pic.twitter.com/9yoLpslco7</a></p>— Bodhisattva #DalitLivesMatter &#55356;&#56814;&#55356;&#56819;&#55356;&#57331;️*&#55356;&#57096; (@insenroy) <a href="https://twitter.com/insenroy/status/1513565377233522691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hardikpandya7</a> shouting at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mohammedshami?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mohammedshami</a> is disgraceful what Shami has done for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indianteam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indianteam</a> is commendable and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hardik?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hardik</a> has not even done half of it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shameful?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shameful</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HardikPandya?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HardikPandya</a></p>— Wolf (@Wolf_Vickbaghel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolf_Vickbaghel/status/1513576264472604675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just watch the Kane Williamson reaction when Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi & Markram dropped catches & compare it with Hardik Pandey reaction to dropped catch by Shami, Pandya was screaming at his senior partner Shami, that's the difference between a Leader & a Captain <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvGT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvGT</a></p>— Ykush_Tyagiᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ (@Ykush_Tyagi) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ykush_Tyagi/status/1513567322316828674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...m-gt-captain-watch-video-101649700254343.html
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Not surprised really, done something similar with Miller the other day, even though he ran for the single he stood there and berated the player after getting run out. If he was so angry why did he run in the first place.
 
silentkiller187 said:
Not surprised really, done something similar with Miller the other day, even though he ran for the single he stood there and berated the player after getting run out. If he was so angry why did he run in the first place.
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This is what happens when an average cricketer gets so much money and fame. Some just can't handle it. Should learn something from Sachin. :inti
 
Pandya is a joke of a cricketer. He is an epitome of mediocrity. We shouldn't be giving him enough footage. He doesn't deserve that. :inti
 
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