Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid ensured increased security and freedom for players: Hardik Pandya Cricket News – Times of India

Basseter: India Captain Rohit Sharma Star all-rounder Hardik said that wants the team to get away from what they were doing for the last five-six years and give the players security and freedom to express themselves. pandya,
“Ro (Rohit Sharma) gives you a lot of flexibility and freedom, which is his strength during his captaincy, whenever I play with him,” Pandya said after India’s seven-wicket win in the third T20I.

“A lot of credit goes to him and Rahul Dravid The way he has brought the team together and making sure a lot of positive mindset comes through and the players feel safe; They are not looking over their shoulder; ensuring that they are getting enough opportunities; They are also being told that if they are not playing then it is commendable.”
India chased down a comfortable 164 on a slow surface at Warner Park to register a three-wicket win in the third game to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

“The credit again goes to the RO and the coach. We were all in talks about how we should go about the slow wicket, should we still want to continue with this style of play,” Pandya said.
“They gave us the freedom to say you know what, forget about the consequences, we’re going to try something new, we’re going to make mistakes, we’re going to learn from it.
“But we’re going to move away from what we’ve been doing for five-six years, and make sure we try everything and all options, and when it comes to world CupWe’ll know how to play.”
Pandya also praised fiercely Suryakumar YadavHe scored 76 runs in 44 balls to emerge as the best batsman for India in the third game.

Hardik said, “Surya is an exceptional player. When he starts playing… few shots that he plays, you are amazed. Today he played a brilliant innings and it was not easy at all.”
“A lot of credit goes to him. He has worked hard and is getting his due.”
Hardik also praised the current Indian middle order, in which Rishabh PantDeepak Hooda and Ravindra Jadejafor its performance.
“It gives a lot of confidence to see how they play every time. Even when we lose three wickets for 10, the opposition is aware of the fact that the same team is helping the middle to 190. Can post a strong total of the high-order batsman,” said Hardik.
“I can bowl four overs now as a third or fourth seamer”
Hardik said that it was necessary for him to take some time off from bowling while recovering from injury and now he is confident of playing as the team’s third fast bowler during the T20 World Cup.
“I have always enjoyed bowling. I have mentioned several times that I (at that time) felt that I should take some time out to make sure that the bowling comes back. Whenever I bowl well, it Gives this side a lot of balance and confidence. For the captain,” said Hardik.
“I used to bowl as a first filler in the middle if no one was bowling, now I can probably say that I can bowl four overs as a third or fourth seamer where I can contribute as much as I can. I do it with my bat.
He said, “I am very grateful for what life has given me so far. If you work hard with all sincerity, you will eventually be rewarded in spite of life’s ups and downs.”
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