Pandya wants to run the Indian team like Dhoni, expressed his intention
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New Delhi, Dated 02 February 2023, Thursday
India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya believes he has developed the ability to withstand pressure and has no problem playing the role of the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the team. The 29-year-old all-rounder is known for his batting but the player, who recently led the side in the T20 International series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand, said he has learned to handle the innings. Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni played such a role in the latter part of his international career. "I have to take responsibility in another way. Where I have always believed in partnerships. I want to give more confidence and assurance to my team and others," said the Indian captain, who won the series 2-1 in the third T20I against New Zealand by 168 runs. That at least I'm there," he said. So from experience I have learned to handle pressure and ensure a calm atmosphere in the team in every situation.
Dhoni is known for his calm demeanor and Hardik believes that now it is his responsibility as a batsman to replace the legendary wicketkeeper. He is ready to lower his strike-rate to play this role. "That way, maybe I have to reduce my strike rate or take up a new challenge. That's something I see happening. I don't mind playing a role like Mahi Bhai." Hardik said that he has scored 1271 runs in 87 T20 matches at a strike rate of 142.17. "Honestly, I love hitting sixes but as a player you have to keep getting better. I want to play a different role and I believe in partnerships while batting.
Hardik said that right now his full focus is on limited overs cricket with the upcoming ODIs and T20 World Cup in mind. He played his last Test in 2018 against Australia. He underwent surgery in 2019 and has since been out of the team for the longest format of the game. "I will come back when I feel it is the right time for me to play Test cricket. Right now I am focusing on white ball cricket, which is important.
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