Team India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday mentioned in a press convention that he was completely happy to have all-rounder Hardik Pandya again within the facet and praised his management within the not too long ago concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 the place he lead debutants Gujarat Titans to the title.
The 49-year-old counseled the captaincy of different Indian gamers in equal measure together with the likes of KL Rahul and Sanju Samson. “It is great we have got a lot of Indian captains doing well in the IPL. Hardik was one of them, Rahul did very well for LSG, Sanju captained RR. Shreyas did it at KKR as well. It helps people grow and develop as players. It really helps you grow as a person also, having to make decisions. It is great from our perspective to see that,” Dravid added.
However, Dravid clarified that the main target shall be on Pandya’s bowling and the way it will profit the workforce.
“At this point of time, it is really about from our perspective is that he has started bowling again. You know what that does to us, what depth it brings to the side. So for us really, it would be about ensuring we get the best out of him as a cricketer, in terms of his bowling, in terms of his batting,” Dravid mentioned.
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Dravid additionally shared his ideas on the workload administration of gamers and acknowledged that anticipating gamers to be out there for all matches can be unfair.
His feedback come on the backdrop of standard captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah being rested from the upcoming five-match T20I collection towards South Africa, starting on Thursday.
Excerpts:
On Hardik’s management and if he’s being seen as a pacesetter within the workforce:
I simply met Hardik a few hours in the past. We had given him an additional time off, all the blokes who performed within the last. His management was very spectacular. You don’t should be designated as a pacesetter to be a pacesetter. From our perspective, it’s good to have him again bowling. For us, it’s about getting the perfect out of him as a cricketer. The selectors will make their selections primarily based on how issues go sooner or later. It was good to see a variety of younger Indian leaders lead their groups within the IPL.
On prime three bowlers and new ones’ workload:
It’s vital to handle the workload of all of the gamers. We have already rested just a few of the gamers. We have completed that previously few collection. This will proceed for slightly bit, hopefully, earlier than the T20 WC we’ll be capable to get everybody again on board.
It’s pleasing to have Hardik again. Been pleasing to observe him bat within the IPL as properly. Without giving an excessive amount of away, don’t need to give the batting order away earlier than the match, typically the position you play for the franchise isn’t the identical for the India workforce, at instances they is likely to be barely completely different. The identical is the case right here.
On Rohit being rested too many instances after being named captain throughout all three codecs:
It’s not tough in any respect. We are in contact with Rohit. Rahul has captained earlier than. Rohit is considered one of our all-format gamers. It’s unrealistic to count on that they play all video games. We need them to relaxation and be prepared for the massive matches, massive tournaments. With the one-off Test within the UK, we’ve got tried to make sure we subject our sturdy facet for that Test. From my perspective, it’s a good alternative for children (this collection).
KL within the powerplay, coach’s thought on prime three approaches for T20:
Any prime three that play, what we would like is a extremely good begin from them primarily based on what the wicket calls for. There are excessive scoring video games the place you need to sustain the strike fee. There is likely to be different video games the place the wickets may be tougher. As I mentioned their roles at franchise cricket is likely to be completely different from what we give them right here. But I’m assured they’ll step up in these respective roles.
Dravid additionally spoke on Dinesh Karthik’s inclusion and mentioned, “With DK it’s very obvious and very clear, he’s made his comeback for the skills that he has shown by playing in a particular phase of the game. He’s been picked to bat in that position.”
Speaking about the opportunity of India creating the report of most T20I wins, Dravid mentioned, “Honestly we haven’t thought of the record (13 T20I wins in a row). Nice to win games. We want to prepare well. We do realise we are up against a very strong SA side. A good chance for the players who didn’t play against them to Test themselves vs this side.”
Umran Malik, who impressed all people collectively along with his performances throughout the IPL, as he took 22 wickets for SunRisers Hyderabad and clocked the second-fastest provide of the season at 157kmph additionally drew the eye of the Indian captain. “He (Umran) was thrilling. Certainly bowled fast. That was one other thrilling factor for me within the IPL: watching the Indian bowlers bowl rapidly. I hope as a coach it will get translated to different codecs. He’s clearly studying, and rising. Would be attention-grabbing to see how a lot time we may give him. I’m actually somebody who likes to present gamers consistency. Arshdeep is one other thrilling man who’s sensible as properly.
On Kuldeep Yadav, if he’s the sort of man who wants confidence/backing:
Every considered one of us life they want that confidence and each considered one of us in life will thrive on condition that confidence. It’s simple to say, you don’t get assure in sports activities. Nice to have Kuldeep again. He has been a terrific performer.
