Hardik Pandya’s bowling fitness status over the years has led to speculation about his “lack of communication” with the national selectors and team management, but the flamboyant all-rounder on Tuesday made it clear that “everyone knows” that he Where did you stand?
Pandya hasn’t bowled much in the last two years due to a back problem, but he intends to “surprise” everyone during the upcoming Indian Premier League, where he will captain the CVC-owned Ahmedabad franchise.
“They know where I am (in terms of bowling fitness). It has been conveyed to everyone,” Pandya told PTI during an interaction given by the franchise.
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Pandya is understood to have made it clear that he should not be considered for national selection for the home series against West Indies and Sri Lanka as he is still working on his bowling workload.
He was asked where he has been placed in terms of bowling.
“It will be a surprise to everyone,” he said, holding his cards to his chest.
But he admitted that not being able to perform as an all-rounder has been challenging although his criticism during the T20 World Cup didn’t bother him much.
“It has been challenging (not being able to bowl) and I have always contributed (contributed) in three areas of the game.
“But when I decided I just wanted to bat, I just wanted to spend some time on the field and it has been challenging, yes,” he admitted.
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Constructive criticism is something he has been waiting for.
“Healthy criticism is always good, but criticism usually doesn’t bother me because I know what I’m doing. I know how hard I’ve worked. I’ve always worked hard for the processes and not the results.” For. When you put in real hard work, the results automatically decide.”
Hardik Pandya is not eyeing India’s captaincy yet
The Baroda all-rounder said that leading a franchise in a demanding tournament like the IPL is a good start for a new captain but one cannot go into the tournament thinking of captaining India.
“It is a good start as IPL gives a platform to test oneself in a new role as the pressure is very similar. Not saying you are expected to win but everyone wants to win.
“It’s a right move to move on and eventually get captaincy for your country, but you don’t look for it. If you want to come, you will come.”
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