The starting all-rounder has been named Gujarat’s skipper by the newcomers in a bold move after a lengthy layoff due to injury.
Hardik has never looked back at his Pandia since leading his Titans to his IPL victory in Gujarat’s first appearance last year. His T20I skipper for the new India has credited his role as captain of his franchise with his coach Ashishnehra making a “huge difference”.
The starting all-rounder has been named Gujarat’s skipper by the newcomers in a bold move after a lengthy layoff due to injury.
But Pandia, who had only led once at senior level in a tour game against Australia, proved his critics wrong and set an example.
“What was very important from a Gujarat point of view was the type of coach I worked with. Ashish Nehra has made a huge difference in my life because of the way we think. We may be two different personalities, but we have a very similar way of thinking about cricket.
“Being with him has raised my level as a captain. It helped me get exactly what I know. bottom… I’ve known about this game for a long time. It was about knowing and confirming what I already knew. It definitely helped me,” he added.
Ahead of his series at home against Sri Lanka, the Indian national team defeated the team after a Rohit Sharma-led side failed to win his T20I World Cup in Australia, losing in the semi-finals to eventual champions England. Overhauled.
Prior to this series, Pandya managed his T20I side of India when his Rohit was away. “I never even led in junior cricket. When I was under 16, I ran Baroda.After that everyone thought I should focus on my game. ) is not running,” added Pandya.