Hardik Pandya announces he is preparing as an all rounder ahead of IPL2022

[sarcastic]

 

Granted he is talking about preparation before IPL 2022, but team India desperately needs him as a batting allrounder.

We have umpteen pace bowling bowling allrounders such as Thakur and D Chahar, but if Pandya fills in the gap of pace bowling batting allrounder, we will be set for the upcoming white ball cricket.

[sandeep]

38 minutes ago, sarcastic said:

but if Pandya fills in the gap of pace bowling batting allrounder, we will be set for the upcoming white ball cricket.

Just one look at his contributions in India ODIs with bat in hand will suffice. 

 

As long as he's fit, he makes any international ODI team on the planet.  

Edited January 25, 2022 by sandeep

[Majestic]

Ofcourse, a fully fit Pandya walks into Indian team. But we should beware of the adverse scenario too. We need a backup for Pandya. It is a tricky position because you look for a genuine power hitter/match finisher who can bowl some overs.

 

Venky Iyer needs time to develop himself. His bowling is Ganguly level and batting is not suited for no.6. I still feel that he was fast-tracked too early just for the desperation of a batting all rounder. Give him some time, unfair to blame any player also if he is not given consistent run after getting fast tracked quickly. Might do better in India though.

 

Then obviously the other alternative is to play Washington Sundar in top 5. But who in that selfish lineup will leave their spots and demote themselves one place down??

 

One more option is to play Jadeja at 6, have Shardul and Deepak both at 7 & 8. This will give Jadeja more time for himself but still for some reasons this looks unconvincing.

 

 

Edited January 25, 2022 by Majestic

[maniac]

Looking at our talent depth, Pandya is mandatory in LOIs no doubt. I don’t think it was ever in doubt in fact relating to Pandya’s slot in the team.

 

Being fit in the gym is not the same as match fitness. How can one walk in and out and be tested only in internationals is beyond me. Has Pandya played even some local

competitions to prove his fitness and form?

 

This different rules for different individuals is what bothers me. You can be the greatest tailunt since sliced bread but you are only as good as your last performance.

 

now before someone draws parallels with guys like Rohit, Dhawan or even Jadeja there is no equivalence. We have burnt our hands often with Pandya.

[vvvslaxman]

36 minutes ago, maniac said:

Looking at our talent depth, Pandya is mandatory in LOIs no doubt. I don’t think it was ever in doubt in fact relating to Pandya’s slot in the team.

 

Being fit in the gym is not the same as match fitness. How can one walk in and out and be tested only in internationals is beyond me. Has Pandya played even some local

competitions to prove his fitness and form?

 

This different rules for different individuals is what bothers me. You can be the greatest tailunt since sliced bread but you are only as good as your last performance.

 

now before someone draws parallels with guys like Rohit, Dhawan or even Jadeja there is no equivalence. We have burnt our hands often with Pandya.

 

 

If your body is not flexible you will pick up more injuries. This guy is building body for instagram poses lol

[vvvslaxman]

59 minutes ago, Majestic said:

Ofcourse, a fully fit Pandya walks into Indian team. But we should beware of the adverse scenario too. We need a backup for Pandya. It is a tricky position because you look for a genuine power hitter/match finisher who can bowl some overs.

 

Venky Iyer needs time to develop himself. His bowling is Ganguly level and batting is not suited for no.6. I still feel that he was fast-tracked too early just for the desperation of a batting all rounder. Give him some time, unfair to blame any player also if he is not given consistent run after getting fast tracked quickly. Might do better in India though.

 

Then obviously the other alternative is to play Washington Sundar in top 5. But who in that selfish lineup will leave their spots and demote themselves one place down??

 

One more option is to play Jadeja at 6, have Shardul and Deepak both at 7 & 8. This will give Jadeja more time for himself but still for some reasons this looks unconvincing.

 

 

 

 

Just gvie SHarukh a few chances. He looks like Yusuf Pathan.  Pandya's game is all screwed up now.  Let him get fit and prove it in the IPL. India has to stop acting like so and so player is "indispensable". That is how we were stuck with Pujara and Rahane.  Rahane milked as much as he could by selling himself as "overseas specialist"

[Norman]

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[zen]

SDP is a star!! … Difficult to bet against those blessed by destiny itself!! 

[Jay]

2 hours ago, sandeep said:

Just one look at his contributions in India ODIs with bat in hand will suffice. 

 

As long as he's fit, he makes any international ODI team on the planet.  

As long as he is I.e. 

Hope he comes back strong. I like his mentality. He doesn't quit. Even though I dont really rate his skills vs pace, he certainly can do an adequate job. His bowling can be decent if he gets back back his best. We badly need him thakur chahar playing in tandem for sena. Believe it or not medium pacers who can bat always do well in sena. You only need 2 premier pacers. The 3rd pacer has to be good with some batting skill. That's where we are lacking. None or our 3rd seamers can bat well. 

That's why playing. Thakur chahar and pandya would be alternative idea. 

Edited January 25, 2022 by Jay

[Jay]

41 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said:

 

 

Just gvie SHarukh a few chances. He looks like Yusuf Pathan.  Pandya's game is all screwed up now.  Let him get fit and prove it in the IPL. India has to stop acting like so and so player is "indispensable". That is how we were stuck with Pujara and Rahane.  Rahane milked as much as he could by selling himself as "overseas specialist"

Yes srk, samad are all ones that need to be drafted in. So much talent makes it confusing. Who to pick Lel. Our management is already dumb as it is. 

 

Can srk bat vs pace though? Above 140? Won't be under 140 in KO games bro. 

[Jay]

10 minutes ago, zen said:

SDP is a star!! … Difficult to bet against those blessed by destiny itself!! 

I would like him to be captain. Pandya, sky and Pant are the only ones with the right mentality. I need aggressive and mentally tough captains who also look the part. Body language is key. One look at Rahul makes me want to puke.

[zen]

5 minutes ago, Jay said:

I would like him to be captain. Pandya, sky and Pant are the only ones with the right mentality. I need aggressive and mentally tough captains who also look the part. Body language is key. One look at Rahul makes me want to puke.

SDP appears all set to lead Ind … Going through a hero’s journey … As the saying goes - Gold tested in fire comes out better!!

[vvvslaxman]

19 minutes ago, Jay said:

Yes srk, samad are all ones that need to be drafted in. So much talent makes it confusing. Who to pick Lel. Our management is already dumb as it is. 

 

Can srk bat vs pace though? Above 140? Won't be under 140 in KO games bro. 

 

I have no idea. In Vijay Hazare he mostly scored in death overs. I am sure he was up against pacers. He has hit 54 fours 40 sixes in List A. A genuine 6 hitter. Even if he targets one weak bowler and milk 25 runs that is more than enough. That is what Maxwell does. HE doesn't always go after the best bowler. 

[Jay]

19 minutes ago, zen said:

SDP appears all set to lead Ind … Going through a hero’s journey … As the saying goes - Gold tested in fire comes out better!!

Bumrah too would be a good option for LOI. In tests however I feel bumrah might overblown himself if he was captain lol. 

[Jay]

8 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said:

 

I have no idea. In Vijay Hazare he mostly scored in death overs. I am sure he was up against pacers. He has hit 54 fours 40 sixes in List A. A genuine 6 hitter. Even if he targets one weak bowler and milk 25 runs that is more than enough. That is what Maxwell does. HE doesn't always go after the best bowler. 

So muffle order vs 3rd 4th bowlers would be perfect for him. I want a dynamic 4-6.

 

Gill Shaw pandya

Or 

Ishan Shaw pandya

Or 

Srk samad pandya 

 

Etc

 

[vvvslaxman]

4 minutes ago, Jay said:

So muffle order vs 3rd 4th bowlers would be perfect for him. I want a dynamic 4-6.

 

Gill Shaw pandya

Or 

Ishan Shaw pandya

Or 

Srk samad pandya 

 

Etc

 

 

India needs a middle order not just for accelerating also to handle 20/3 scenario. Current unitl is incapable of handling that.

[Vijy]

Pandu if fit and in form can walk into the team. the thing, however, is that he needs to establish both. I am especially concerned about his fitness vis-a-vis back injury. FGP - fragile glass pandu.

Edited January 26, 2022 by Vijy

[raki05]

I thought he is saying he is preparing as an alrounder for T20 wc alas it's for ipl. He ll be very much confined to ipl. People who are getting excited that he will have same commitment for upcoming icc events are just delusional, as he gives **** about international any longer.

[rkt.india]

3 hours ago, raki05 said:

I thought he is saying he is preparing as an alrounder for T20 wc alas it's for ipl. He ll be very much confined to ipl. People who are getting excited that he will have same commitment for upcoming icc events are just delusional, as he gives **** about international any longer.

He can't say he is preparing for wt20 because he is dropped from the team. Right now, he is selected for IPL. Wt20 is long way away.

[Jay]

18 hours ago, rkt.india said:

He can't say he is preparing for wt20 because he is dropped from the team. Right now, he is selected for IPL. Wt20 is long way away.

What, he was dropped from t20? Lol since when? So who is the all rounder who replaced him.