Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris reckons that Shardul Thakur must battle for his place within the Indian group as a result of emergence of Hardik Pandya. Styris feels that Thakur has the power to hit boundaries, play some match-winning innings and in addition shut out an innings with a completion.
Nevertheless, the previous Kiwi all-rounder feels that Hardik has an edge over Thakur as a result of the previous is a real all-rounder. And Styris believes that Thakur is not so good as Pandya, including that Thakur is preventing for a backup spot. Pandya is at present having fun with a terrific run of type and in addition received the Participant-of-the-Collection award within the recently-concluded three-match ODI sequence of the England tour.
“That’s the one factor he has at his benefit is the truth that he bats, and we’ve seen him play many match-winning innings for India often within the longer variations of the sport,” stated Styris on the SPORTS18 present ‘SPORTS OVER THE TOP’.
Shardul Thakur preventing for a backup spot: Styris
“That’s the one factor he has at his benefit is the truth that he bats, and we’ve seen him play many match-winning innings for India often within the longer variations of the sport. However he does possess that capability to hit boundaries, shut out innings or put the ultimate touches, the cherry on the highest for those who like is one factor that he does must his benefit,” stated the 47-year-old.
“The draw back is the emergence of Hardik Pandya as a real all-rounder. Do you want two of these model of gamers? As a result of Shardul Thakur isn’t nearly as good as Hardik Pandya. I don’t imagine he’s an all-rounder. So possibly he’s preventing for a backup spot somewhat than a kind of gamers to play as a entrance liner,” added Styris.
Pandya was the captain of Gujarat Titans (GT) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and guided the group to the title of their debut season. He was additionally the Participant of the Match within the closing towards Rajasthan Royals (RR) for his all-round efficiency, selecting up three wickets and scoring 34 runs.
Within the not too long ago concluded ODI sequence towards England, Pandya scored 100 runs in two innings and in addition picked up six wickets. India went on to win the sequence 2-1, which was their first ODI sequence win in England since 2014.
