Harbhajan Singh likens Hardik Pandya to MS Dhoni: He has acquired functionality to captain India

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh mentioned on Tuesday, August 30 that he’s certain of Hardik Pandya captaining India’s white-ball sides sooner or later, saying he has been impressed with the calm and composed nature of the all-rounder ever since he returned from an damage layoff.

Harbhajan Singh, chatting with SportsTak forward of India’s 2nd Asia Cup 2022 match in opposition to Hong Kong, mentioned Hardik Pandya reminds him of MS Dhoni with the way in which he calculates his innings and retains his composure within the center.

Harbhajan Singh’s feedback got here after Hardik Pandya shone with an all-round present India’s 5-wicket win over Pakistan of their Asia Cup 2022 opener on Sunday in Dubai. Hardik picked up 3 wickets and conceded simply 26 runs in his 4-over quota and hit 33 not out off simply 17 balls.

Hardik held his nerves in an exciting final over. When the equation acquired down to six off 3, Hardik trusted his capacity and hit a flat six into the mid-wicket area to assist India efficiently full a 148-run chase and start their marketing campaign in Dubai with a win over their arch-rivals.

“He should become captain, I think he will become captain. He has shown a different avatar in the recent past. He has become like an MS Dhoni, he is very calm and composed. He is batting very well and he trusts his ability very much,” Harbhajan Singh mentioned.

Hardik Pandya’s Team India future was doubtful when he opted to take an prolonged break after the T20 World Cup final yr. Hardik was out on the sidelines for over 5 months however when he returned to motion in IPL 2022, Hardik was match and charged up.

Hardik’s improved health was on show when he bowled within the IPL for the primary time in 2 years, main Gujarat Titans to the title of their maiden stint within the T20 league. Hardik batted at No. 4 for Gujarat and completed video games constantly.

‘HE HAS SWAG’

Hardik has been in nice type for India as nicely and he even led the group in a 2-match T20I sequence in Ireland.

Heaping reward on Hardik’s onerous work and dedication, Harbhajan mentioned the Baroad all-rounder has all of the qualities to change into a profitable captain for India.

“When he goes out to bat, there is a different level of swag. He has worked so hard and returned to action that he knows he will be able to do the job and win games for India,” Harbhajan added.

“I do see him becoming captain of India. The way he showcased his temperament during the match against Pakistan, and during the IPL as well, was brilliant. I think he has got all the capabilities to be the national team’s captain going forward,” he added.

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