Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond is mighty impressed with the best way Hardik Pandya carried out for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022. The previous New Zealand pacer can be assured that the star all-rounder will do an exquisite job for India on this yr’s ICC T20 World Cup, which is able to happen in Australia.
After being launched by five-time winners Mumbai Indians, Hardik was roped in by the brand new franchise Gujarat Titans forward of the fifteenth version of the marquee event for a staggering INR 15 crore. He was additionally appointed as captain and he led GT outstandingly nicely. Consequently, the Titans completed as table-toppers within the league part and later went on to raise their maiden title.
Hardik Pandya is a fairly cool captain: Shane Bond
“Hardik is a fairly cool captain. He got here within the IPL to Mumbai in my first season so we spent plenty of time collectively. It was in all probability a international function for him to step up as a pacesetter for a distinct franchise however he did an incredible job. From my perspective, I miss him. It will have been good to have in round in our group as a result of he’s a top quality participant. India want him too for the World Cup as a result of he confirmed what a top quality participant he’s and in addition what a great chief he’s,” mentioned Shane Bond whereas chatting with Sportskeeda.
Aside from main Gujarat Titans, Hardik additionally had a dream run with each the bat and ball. He scored 487 runs from 15 matches and in addition took eight wickets together with his finest efficiency coming towards the Rajasthan Royals within the remaining the place he took 3/17 and utterly broke the spine of the 2008 champions, limiting them to a below-par whole of 130/9.
Pandya will subsequent be seen in motion through the five-match house T20Is towards South Africa beginning June 9. This might additionally mark his return to worldwide cricket after the T20 World Cup 2021 in November final yr.
