Hardik Pandya is one of the most exciting youngsters in cricket today. In the last 12 months or so, he has worked extremely hard on his game and now he is an important member of Team India in shorter formats of the game. Pandya, right from the moment he made his international debut, is a big among the Indian cricket fans. Here are five reasons why Hardik Pandya can be the next big thing:
Pandya is one of the cleanest hitters of the ball
Pandya is one batsman who can hit the ball really hard. Learning from the likes of Pollard and Dhoni seemed to have rubbed off on him. Pandya was always known as a clean hitter of the ball and whenever he connects, the ball remains hit. Hardik can become a world-class hitter once he gets some big match experience in.
Pandya has worked extremely hard on his bowling in the last 12 months
Pandya also has the ability to bowl good, accurate lengths that can be beneficial during the death. In the T20 game versus Bangladesh, he was able to successfully defend 2 runs off 3 balls and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. He is a handy death bowler who can do the part when others are not firing.
Pandya is a live-wire on the field
Pandya is also an excellent fielder who can make a difference in the field. A livewire, he is one fielder who can save 5-10 runs during the powerplay overs as well as take the important catches under pressure. He is always found in all the important positions on the field and he can really change the game with a good catch or two.
Pandya has a solid temprament on the field
Hardik Pandya is also a good player who has decent temperament. When the team requires cool heads, Pandya is someone who can deliver the goods. He is also someone who has an aggressive side, but he lets that show in his game more than his behavior. Such an asset comes to the fore whenever the team requires it and Pandya is more than capable of giving good performances under pressure.
Established as a youngster
Much like Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni, Pandya has managed to get decent amount of games under his belt despite his young age. This can only be helpful as he can now use that experience to help him out in the biggest matches. Pandya has played a World T20 semi-final so he knows what is required in the biggest stages to succeed. Soon, hopefully we will see him transform his game and become one of the best in the world.
By Rohit Nair
