GT vs SRH: Not desirous about India now, my give attention to IPL now – Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya hasn’t performed for India because the T20 World Cup 2021 Super 12 match towards Namibia again in October.

Hardik Pandya of Gujarat Titans. Courtesy: PTI

HIGHLIGHTSPandya hasn’t performed for India since November 2021Pandya is presently the main run-scorer for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022Pandya mentioned he needs to take extra obligations for his workforce

All-rounder Hardik Pandya mentioned that he isn’t a lot fussed a few comeback to the Indian workforce. Pandya had robust outings in 2021 and was sidelined following India’s early exit from the T20 World Cup 2021. The Baroda-born cricketer strained to carry out throughout departments and his health was additionally questioned.

Pandya did not characteristic within the Indian workforce for the sequence towards New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies. However, Pandya has made a stupendous comeback within the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) whereas captaining the Gujarat Titans (GT), one of many two new groups, together with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Pandya was clear lower in saying that he prefers to take one sport at a time quite than cluttering his thoughts with possible happenings.

“I don’t think it’s my (India) comeback anyway and secondly, I don’t focus on my comeback. I focus on the game which I play,” Pandya mentioned on the post-match media convention after the Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight runs on Saturday.

“At the moment, I am playing IPL and will focus on IPL, and then I will see where the future takes. It’s never in my hands now. I focus on the team which I’m playing in. We are doing well and I’m very happy,” he added.

‘Captaincy obviously helps’

The 28-year-old Pandya final represented India within the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup final yr towards the Gerhard Erasmus-led Namibia.

Pandya reckoned that main a workforce and taking further obligations have helped him develop as a cricketer over the time interval.

“Captaincy obviously helps. I’m always a cricketer who loves to take responsibility. I have a bit of understanding of the game having batted for so many years,” he mentioned.

“You’re successful because you’ve an understanding of the game. Having played so many matches, I’m able to use my experience. So far, so good,” he added.

Pandya has scored 295 runs for the Titans from six matches in IPL 2022 at a mean of 73.75 with three half-centuries to his title. He has additionally picked up 4 wickets at an honest financial system fee of seven.56.