When Hardik Pandya comes back, India’s No. 7 and 8 will be sorted, says Shubman Gill
Gill said Hardik Pandya’s return would fix India’s No. 7 and No. 8 spots and restore batting depth after his injury layoff.
- India ODI skipper Shubman Gill stated on Tuesday that the team's lower middle-order balance will be "sorted" once all-rounder Hardik Pandya returns to international cricket.
- Pandya has remained sidelined since the Indian Premier League due to multiple injuries, including a shin stress that ruled him out of the three-match ODI series in October.
- Gill described Pandya as a "great player" possessing rare qualities, noting that a seam-bowling all-rounder capable of operating in every phase of the game is extremely valuable to India's squad.
- Currently, Gill remains in contact with the 32-year-old, expecting him to play domestic cricket before rejoining the national team after his planned India A matches were canceled due to injury.
- While awaiting Pandya's return, the team employs flexible batting strategies for positions five, six, and seven, utilizing Axar Patel or Rahul depending on match situations.
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When Hardik comes back, our number 7 and 8 will be sorted: Shubman Gill
India's captain, Shubman Gill, emphasizes the importance of Hardik Pandya for the team's ODI balance as he recovers from injury. Pandya's unique skills are crucial for the lower middle-order positions, particularly for batting and bowling. Gill has been in contact with Pandya and anticipates his return to competitive cricket.
The wait for the return of Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is growing longer. Hardik, who has been struggling with injuries, will need to prove his fitness in domestic cricket before returning to the Indian team. Captain Shubman Gill made this clear in a press conference before the first ODI against New Zealand.
'No One Like Him': Gill on Hardik Pandya's Importance to India
India's ODI skipper Shubman Gill has highlighted the significant impact of Hardik Pandya's prolonged injury absence on the team's balance, particularly in the lower middle-order, stating that his return is crucial for a more balanced side.
"Hopefully We Will Get Him Back": Shubman Gill Gives Big Update On Hardik Pandya Ahead Of NZ ODIs
Ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand, India skipper Shubman Gill shared an update on all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is currently recovering from injury at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE).
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