Asia Cup: Pakistan doesn’t have an all-rounder of Hardik Pandya’s calibre, says Aaqib Javed

Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed reckons Hardik Pandya may very well be the distinction maker as Pakistan does not have an all-rounder like him.

Asia Cup: Pakistan doesn’t have an all-rounder of Hardik Pandya’s calibre, says Aaqib Javed (AP Photo)

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Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed stated Hardik Pandya may very well be the distinction maker when India and Pakistan meet in Asia Cup 2022 because the Babar Azam-led facet does not have an all-rounder like him. Javed identified that each India and Pakistan boast a formidable top-order however what differentiates India from Pakistan is a robust middle-order that has all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

India will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan on twenty eighth August within the Asia Cup 2022 on the Dubai worldwide stadium. Under the management of Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue will search revenge for final yr’s loss, that too, on the similar venue; Dubai.

While Pakistan does have an edge within the general head-to-head stats, issues are totally different with regards to the Asia Cup, with India holding a 7-5 benefit over their rivals in 13 matches.

“The difference between the two teams lies in their batting,” Javed instructed Paktv.television.

“India’s batting is still more experienced. If a batter like Rohit Sharma clicks, he can single-handedly win the match for India. Similarly with Fakhar Zaman. If he plays with control, he can win the match for Pakistan. But the middle-order line-up of India and Pakistan, that’s the difference. Also their all-rounder, makes a difference. Because Pakistan does not have a Hardik Pandya like all-rounder.”

Last yr, Hardik misplaced his place within the Indian group after he faltered within the T20 World Cup in Oman and the UAE. However, the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) circled his fortunes for him. He received the Player of the Match award within the last after Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hardik, since making his India comeback, has produced a sequence of impeccable performances up to now couple of months.

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