VVS Laxman all praise for new T20I captain Hardik Pandya

"The way he leads on the field is fabulous. He is a players' captain; he is very approachable. All players confide in him, and that's something I really like about him as captain."

Hardik Pandya file photo Courtesy: Gujarat Titans/Twitter)
By Kshitij Ojha | Nov 17, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

VVS Laxman, India’s stand-in head coach, praised Hardik Pandya, the captain for the T20 International (t20I) series against New Zealand. Laxman believes Hardik’s work ethic, serenity, and presence in the locker room make him an excellent leader. India will begin their tour of New Zealand with a three-match T20I series beginning Friday (November 18) in Wellington.

“We’ve seen what he has done at Gujarat in the IPL. Someone taking on the leadership role in the first year itself and winning the Cup is no mean achievement. I have spent time with him during the Ireland series. But also, his presence in the dressing room and his work ethics are exemplary. The way he leads on the field is fabulous. He is a players’ captain; he is very approachable. All players confide in him, and that’s something I really like about him as captain. He leads by example on and off the field”, Laxman said ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand.

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Laxman praises Gill as well

“It’s very clear Gills is one of the most talented players India have. In the opportunities he has had at the highest level, he has shown what a class player he is. Slowly and gradually, he is becoming a very consistent performer, a match-winner. He has a great future ahead of him”, Laxman said of Gill. “India is lucky to have that kind of bench, a pool of players to choose from. I think that will be the case going forward, especially in white-ball cricket, you require specialist players. Going forward, in T20s you will see a lot more T20 specialists, but managing their workload and choosing players from the pool we have is a blessing Indian cricket has”, Laxman further added about India’s resources in the T20 format.

India will play New Zealand in a three-match ODI series beginning November 25 in Auckland following the T20I series. The second game will take place in Hamilton two days later, and the tour will come to an end with the final match in Christchurch on November 30.





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