Hardik Pandya focussed on white-ball now, however open to enjoying Test cricket
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has indicated that he’s open to the potential of enjoying Test cricket, however has added that with each T20I and ODI World Cups developing, his focus is on white-ball cricket in the meanwhile. Hardik Pandya slammed 51 off 33 balls after which claimed 4 for 33 in his 4 overs in India’s 50-run win over England within the first T20I in Southampton, thus changing into the primary Indian to attain a fifty and take 4 wickets in a T20I.
“The last time I played a T20 in England, I think I took 4 wickets and scored some 30 (in the series win in Bristol, 2018). So I kind of knew I was the first Indian to score fifty and take 4 wickets,” Hardik Pandya mentioned.
Pandya, who made his worldwide comeback towards South Africa at house in June, added that he would play provided that he was totally match and in a position to give his all within the center. “I am enjoying my cricket right now. For me a lot of time goes into the preparation to get my body ready. The kind of break I took before this run of play I want to capitalize on the opportunities. I felt I needed that break. It is about giving your 100 per cent and when you don’t do that, there is no point playing. So I needed that break and now I am happy to be in this place right now.”
Hardik Pandya celebrates with skipper Rohit Sharma. AP
The all-rounder had been out of motion because the 2021 T20 World Cup however then returned to guide debutant franchise Gujarat Titans to their maiden Indian Premier League title. He final performed Test cricket in Southampton on the England tour of 2018.
“It is dependent upon what we’re enjoying. Right now, that is the white-ball season in a method, as huge World Cups are developing, and so the main target is extra on white ball. Right now, the extra white ball I can play for India, the higher it’s. When the chance comes for Tests, after all.
“What to play and what not to play only time will tell but for now, whatever games I can play, wherever I can give 100 per cent. If I am not able to give 100 per cent, I will go out (of the team) again. If I can play as a 100 per cent cricketer, only then will I play. I will not take anyone else’s place,” Pandya mentioned.
