Hardik Pandya, the versatile Indian cricketer, made a dazzling debut in the 2023 Asia Cup by delivering an impressive 87 runs in a high-stakes match against Pakistan in Group A.
While his batting wasn’t required against Nepal, his role is set to be indispensable for the Indian team in the tournament’s remaining matches.
Beyond his batting prowess, Hardik’s role as a crucial seam bowler adds to the significance of his fitness. His ability to maintain the team’s equilibrium is unmatched by any other player in the squad.
In a conversation with Star Sports, here’s what Hardik Pandya had to express regarding his workload:
“As an all-rounder, my workload is twice or thrice as anyone else. When a batter in the team goes and bats and finishes his batting and is heading home, I’ll still be bowling after that. So for me, all the managing, all the pushing, and everything happens during the sessions or my training or my pre-camp season.”
Hardik Pandya’s perspective on self-confidence
Hardik Pandya’s knack for stepping up in crucial matches and high-pressure moments stems from his strong self-confidence. He aspires to make a significant impact, whether wielding the bat or the ball.
Regarding this, Hardik remarked:
“I always believed that I give myself a chance to succeed, which is by reading the game, which is by backing myself because I have always believed that when we go as a believer, when I’m standing there, yes, my ten players, my ten brothers are around me, but at the same point of time I’m alone.”
He further added:
“So what I have realized is that no matter what happens, you have to back yourself, you have to believe that you are the best in the world. That does not guarantee you success, but at the same point of time, it does give you and it does guide you to work towards success, so practically back yourself.”
Hardik Pandya aims to repeat his previous performance as India and Pakistan square off in Colombo on Sunday, September 10th.
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