India vs South Africa: Hardik Pandya’s management in IPL 2022 spectacular, says Rahul Dravid

India head coach Rahul Dravid heaped wealthy reward on Hardik Pandya’s captaincy within the Indian Premier League ans mentioned there is not any must be a delegated chief to be a part of Team India’s management group. Speaking to the press within the lead-up to the 5-match T20I collection towards South Africa, beginning June 9, Dravid mentioned the crew administration will proper now concentrate on getting the perfect out of Hardik, the all-rounder.

Hardik Pandya proved naysayers mistaken by main Gujarat Titans to IPL 2022 title in what was his first stint as captain within the Indian Premier League. Hardik had no prior expertise of main a crew on the senior degree however the all-rounder impressed along with his management and showcased calmness and maturity along with his on-field choices.

Dravid, who addressed the press on Tuesday, mentioned he had met Hardik solely a few hours earlier than the press convention and confirmed that the all-rounder, together with those who had been a part of the IPL 2022 ultimate on May 29, got an additional day’s relaxation.

“I just met Hardik a couple of hours ago. For the guys who played the final, we gave them an extra day off. But I think his leadership was very impressive right through the IPL. He performed very well,” Dravid mentioned.

“In the sense, you don’t have to be designated as a leader to be part of any leadership group. It’s not only about Hardik being designated in a position. At this point in time, it’s really about it’s good from our perspective that he has started bowling again. We know what that does for us, and what his bowling can add to our depth.

“It’s about making certain that we will get the perfect out of him as a cricketer, when it comes to bowling, batting, and fielding, and when it comes to what occurs forward, it is dependent upon many components. The selectors will take that call, when it comes to what occurs sooner or later.

DRAVID DELIGHTED TO SEE INDIAN IPL CAPTAINS

Furthermore, Dravid mentioned it is so good to see a whole lot of younger Indians being handed the position of captains within the IPL and it’ll solely assist them develop as a cricketer and an individual.

“It’s great that we have a lot of Indian captains in the IPL doing well, Hardik is one of them. KL Rahul did a good job at LSG. Sanju did well for the Royals. It’s really nice to see the younger guys leading.

“It helps individuals develop and develop as gamers. It helps you develop as an individual additionally. It’s nice from our perspective that there are lot of management positions for younger Indians within the IPL,” Dravid added.

Hardik was recalled to the senior nationwide time for the primary time for the reason that T20 World Cup final yr. The all-rounder scored greater than 450 runs and picked up 8 wickets, together with a match-winning 3-wicket haul within the ultimate towards the Rajasthan Royals.