Hardik Pandya said he has No Problem Playing a Role Like Dhoni. Since Mahi is gone, the responsibility has come on my shoulders. Indiaβs star all-rounder Hardik Pandya believes he has developed the ability to handle pressure.
No Problem Playing a role like Dhoni:-
And he has no problem playing a role for the team like the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni).
The 29-year-old all-rounder is known for his fiery batting but the player, who recently led the team in the T20 International series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand (IND vs NZ), said that he has learned to handle the innings.
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Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni used to play such a role in the later stages of his international career.
The Indian captain, who sealed the series 2-1 with a 168-run win in the third T20 International against New Zealand, said, βI have to take responsibility in a different way.β
Where I always believe in partnership. I want to give more confidence and reassurance to my team and others that at least I am there.β
He said, βI have played more cricket than other players in this team (T20 Internationals). In such a situation, I have learned from experience to handle pressure and ensure that the atmosphere in the team remains calm in every situation.
Take the Place of legendary wicketkeeper as a batsman:-
Dhoni is known for his calm demeanor and Hardik believes that it is now his responsibility to replace the legendary wicketkeeper as a batsman.
He is ready to reduce his strike-rate to play this role.
Hardik said, βIn this way, maybe I will have to reduce my strike rate or accept a new challenge. This is something that I see happening.
I donβt mind playing the kind of role that Mahi bhai (Dhoni) used to do.β
Hardik has scored 1271 runs in 87 T20 matches at a strike rate of 142.17.
Hardik said, βTo be honest, I like to hit sixes but as a player you have to keep getting better.
Running in excellent rhythm in the third T20 International:-
I have to play some other role and I believe in partnerships while batting.
Shubman Gillβs unbeaten 126 not out helped India bundle out New Zealand for 66 to post their biggest win of 168 runs in the third T20 International.
Hardik led the fast bowling attack with four wickets. When asked after starting the bowling with the new ball, he said, βI will have to bowl with the new ball in T20 International because the other bowlers in this team are new.
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I donβt want to give him a difficult role. If more runs are scored against them then they can come under pressure. I want to lead the team by taking responsibility myself.
