Former star of Team India remarks for Under-Fire Hardik Pandya
The former fast bowler of Indian cricket team Sreesanth on Friday backed Hardik Pandya’s selection in the T20 World Cup squad, saying the all-rounder's presence alongside Virat Kohli will make for a "great combination" when chasing tricky totals.
Sreesanth, one of India's best outswing bowlers in the post-Kapil Dev era, supported the move and said during a discussion that, "We have seen what he can do on the field minus this year's IPL. The way he's been batting and the way he's been bowling, for the country, he even led the country in one series, and we won.”
"It was asked to Rohit about that, and he said sometimes I'm the captain and sometimes I'm not. But that doesn't change the team's aura and atmosphere.
Speaking about Pandya’s bowling, Sreesanth said, “Hardik can take the new ball or the old ball, especially against Pakistan, but it’s not only against Pakistan; we are going to play a lot of different teams.
“So, it’s an opportunity for Hardik to forget what he’s done in this IPL, and maybe, you never know, there are a few matches left and he may just come up.”