Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener heaped huge praise on Hardik Pandya and said that India look a different side when he performs to his full capabilities. Pandya had a disappointing show in the last couple of years but he has bounced back emphatically well this year with the 2022 season of Indian Premier League. The flamboyant all-rounder took a short sabbatical from cricketer after facing a lot of criticism for his bowling fitness in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
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The flamboyant all-rounder regained full fitness, bounced back with his all-round show in IPL 2022 and made a comeback to the Indian team. In 13 T20Is he played this year, Pandya scored 281 runs and claimed 8 wickets to show his all-round skills. He also impressed many in the 50-over format too against England.
India tried several players in the last couple of years to find a backup option for Pandya but failed miserably.
Klusener talked very highly of Pandya and said a fast-bowling all-rounder like him is an asset to any cricket team.
“A fast-bowling all-rounder like Hardik Pandya adds glue to any white-ball side or to any cricket team. It’s good to have him back and get into the form we are accustomed to. The Indian team looks a different side when Hardik Pandya is in full flow," said Klusener told Times of India.
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Klusener, who is Zimbabwe’s batting coach, said that the upcoming ODI series against India will be a great learning curve for his young players.
“It’s a series we all are looking forward to. It will be a great learning curve for a team like Zimbabwe to play against a top side like India. It’s a good challenge for us and an opportunity for our players to learn and grow," he added.
The former Proteas all-rounder further said that if India bring their A-game to the table then it will be difficult for Zimbabwe.
“However, we want to play good cricket and we are asking India to bring their A-game as well. If they do that, they may be too strong for us but if we play well and put them under pressure, then ODI cricket is a funny game and anything can happen," said Klusener.
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