Kane Williamson supports Hardik Pandya as India’s long-term captain in 20-over internationals. Saying, “He is one of the most sought-after match-winners.”. Williamson has endorsed Hardik to serve as India’s regular captain in the shortest format, calling him “one of the most sought-after match-winners.”
Hardik Pandya has describe as “one of the most sought-after match-winners” by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. He prepares to skipper India in the upcoming three-match T20I series commencing on Friday, November 18.
Williamson has also remark that Hardik has the qualities to lead India in the shortest format as the Men in Blue retool following their quarterfinal loss in the recently completed T20 World Cup in Australia.
Hardik is clearly a game-changing superstar: Williamson, Kane
“Hardik obviously is a superstar of the game. I played against him on a number of occasions. He is one of the most sought-after match-winners. And the fact that he is an all-rounder, his bowling going really well and can hit the ball like he does. He is a special cricketer. As for his leadership skill goes, I haven’t played with him so I exactly don’t know, but he has had a lot of success in IPL”,
Williamson said.
“And with the leadership within India, they have got a number of great and experienced players. So their leadership and guidance of that under Rohit Sharma and the likes of Virat Kohli will be very helpful,”
he added.
Hardik Pandya will head the Indian squad since key players including as regular skipper Rohit Sharma. And batting icon Virat Kohli have been rested for this tour. Many commentators have back Hardik as the favourite to lead India in T20 Test cricket. To lead the Men in Blue to the 2024 T20. That will be held in the Caribbean and the United States.
Apart from leadership, the 29-year-old will be looking forward to showing himself in the middle order with his wicket-taking talents and power-hitting methods throughout the forthcoming series. Hardik Pandya was one of India’s batting saviors in the T20 World Cup semi-finals against England last week. His 33-ball 63 propelled India to a respectable score of 168/6.
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