Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya stated the continuing T20I sequence towards South Africa is the chance for him to precise himself and push his case for the T20 World Cup squad in Australia later this 12 months.
Hardik tasted main success with Gujarat Titans as their captain and led them to title triumph within the first season itself. The Indian all-rounder scored 487 runs with the bat, the fourth-highest run-getter within the event, and returned eight wickets with the ball.
Hardik Pandya returned in Indian colors for South Africa T20Is
Hardik earned his spot in India’s preliminary 18-member T20 World Cup squad for the five-match T20I sequence towards the Proteas at residence. After KL Rahul was dominated out of the sequence on the eve of the primary T20I match on June 9, Hardik was elevated to Rishabh Pant’s deputy for the T20I sequence.
Enjoying his first sport for India after seven months, Hardik slammed 31 off 12 balls within the first T20I in New Delhi to energy his aspect to 211/4 within the first innings. The all-rounder’s firepower went in useless as South Africa rode on the brilliance of Rassie van der Dussen (75*) and David Miller (64*) to script their highest run-chase in T20 Internationals.
World Cup is the objective however that is the fitting platform to organize for it: Hardik Pandya on India-South Africa T20I sequence
Hardik was a part of India’s T20 World Cup squad final 12 months within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) however his presence was questioned as he didn’t bowl sufficient attributable to health considerations.
“I’m clearly very excited. Enjoying for the nation has all the time been particular. Coming after such a protracted break and coming again contemporary offers me the chance to type of present what precisely I’ve labored arduous for. Doing nicely for the nation is extra vital and it offers me immense pleasure,” Hardik instructed Star Sports activities.
“Each sequence or each sport you play is as vital as your final. For me, World Cup is the objective however that is the fitting platform to organize for it. Cricket goes to return again to again so that you all the time should be within the rhythm. This sequence is a good alternative for me to precise myself. My roles shall be modified, I received’t be the captain or batting larger up the order. This shall be again to what Hardik has been recognized for,” he added.
India will play South Africa within the second T20I match on Sunday (June 12) on the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
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