India vs Sri Lanka: Should not choose Hardik Pandya after each sport, says Gautam Gambhir

India vs Sri Lanka: India misplaced the 2nd T20I match of the sequence in opposition to the Lankans to arrange a decider within the 3-match sequence. Gautam Gambhir mentioned that folks ought to have persistence with Hardik Pandya.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 6, 2023 16:51 IST

Hardik Pandya shouldn’t be judged after each sport, says Gautam Gambhir. (Courtesy: AP)

By India Today Web Desk: India have arrange a decider in opposition to Sri Lanka after dropping the 2nd T20I sport in Pune. The Hardik Pandya-led group fell to a defeat after Sri Lanka scored 206 runs within the first innings of the sport, one thing that grew to become just a little to massive a chase for the Indian group. Speaking after the sport to the host broadcaster Star Sports, former India participant Gautam Gambhir mentioned {that a} participant shouldn’t be judged after each sport.

“He has been good. You should not judge people after every game. Because India has lost the game, doesn’t mean that he has done anything wrong. He can’t control the bowlers by not bowling no-balls. It’s the responsibility of the bowler,” the previous opener mentioned.

Pandya selected to bowl first within the 2nd T20I, one thing that got here as an enormous shock since Pune had historically been batting pleasant within the first innings of the sport. Gambhir nevertheless was of the opinion that Pandya had captained the facet very properly in his quick stint and needs to be lauded for his aggressive mindset.

“I think so far whatever he has captained the side, he has done really well. He looks really relaxed. He has that aggressive mindset. He backs his players, those small-small signs are very important. He keeps everything pretty relaxed as well,” the previous cricketer defined.

Hardik Pandya is at present captaining the Indian T20I facet within the absence of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul and is anticipated to take over the T20I facet, full time, later at some stage.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Jan 6, 2023