Veteran Sunil Gavaskar feels flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya is not bowling at the moment IPL This is a ‘big blow’ not only for Mumbai Indians but also for the Indian team preparing for the T20 World Cup. The Indian selectors have included Hardik in the T20 World Cup squad but the Baroda all-rounder is not bowling for Mumbai Indians. Years after having back surgery in the UK. “Hardik Pandya, not bowling is a big blow, not only for Mumbai Indians, but also for India as he was picked as an all-rounder in the team. And if you are batting at No.6 or No.7 in the team, and you are not able to bowl, it becomes difficult for the captain. He doesn’t get the flexibility and options that one needs to bat. No. 6 or 7 like an all-rounder,” Gavaskar said.
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The legendary batsman said the Mumbai Indians duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan have taken “a little rest” in the IPL after being picked for the Indian team. Both Suryakumar and Ishaan have been in very poor form in the UAE leg. League.
Suriya, a brilliant right-handed batsman, has managed only 222 runs in 12 matches this IPL season at an average of 18.50 and 56, which is his best score. Gavaskar said in Star Sports’ show ‘Cricket Connected’, ‘I think I think Suryakumar Yadav and Ishaan Kishan have taken some rest after getting the India cap.
“Maybe they don’t have it, but with the few shots they are playing, it looks like they are trying to play these big shots just because they are India players.” Suryakumar made his T20 International debut against England in March earlier this year and played his first match. ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo in July. Top-order explosive batsman and wicketkeeper Ishaan has scored just 107 runs in eight IPL matches he has played this season.
According to former India captain Gavaskar, who has 10,122 Test runs to his name, getting the small selection right is the key. “Sometimes it happens that you have to give yourself some time, and you have to get your shot selection right. Gavaskar said, “I think he missed this time where his shot selection has not been right, and hence he has been dismissed cheaply.” can do.
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