Kolkata: Former India captain Kapil Dev has given a big statement about Hardik Pandya. When Kapil Dev was asked whether Hardik Pandya can be called an all-rounder, when he does not bowl that much. Hardik Pandya recently bowled in only two matches in the T20 World Cup, but India were knocked out of the group stage of the tournament. Hardik Pandya is also being criticized for not disclosing many issues related to his fitness.
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Kapiv Dev Raised Questions on Pandya
Hardik Pandya did not find a place in the team for the T20 series against New Zealand. India won that series 3-0. Kapil said at the Royal Calcutta Golf Course, “To be called an all-rounder, he has to do both. If he is not bowling, will he be called an all-rounder? He has recovered from the injury, so let him bowl first.
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Big Statement Given About Pandya
India’s first World Cup winning captain said, ‘He is a very important batsman for India. For bowling, Hardik Pandya will have to play a lot of matches and perform well. Only then we will be able to say.’ Kapil also said that Rahul Dravid as a coach will be more successful than the success achieved as a cricketer.
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Kapil Dev told him his Favorite all-rounder
Kapil Dev said, ‘Rahul Dravid is a good person and a good cricketer too. He will be even more successful as a coach than he was as a cricketer. When asked about his favorite all-rounder, Kapil named Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
Kapil Dev said, ‘I only go to enjoy cricket these days. That is my job. I don’t see from your point of view.’ Kapil said about his favorite all-rounder, ‘I will take Ashwin’s name. He is awesome. Jadeja is also a great cricketer, but his batting has improved, so the bowling has deteriorated.
