AB de Villiers calls Hardik Pandya India's ‘decisive player‘ for T20 World Cup defence: ‘The guy who wins you the match’

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has called star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya an important factor in India's bid to defend their T20 World Cup title in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The debtor is designated as the person to take place on the home turf.

“A lot of players provide skills with both bat and ball so you can really play with balance. I noticed that there was a pint of So no, there is no gill, there is no Jaiswal, there is no Jitesh, hey these are the unlucky people who missed out. Hardik will be the big decision maker, "De Villiers said on his YouTube channel.

"He's that boy that can win you games. When he goes out to bat, the feeling in opposition is like we need to get him out. With the ball in hand, as soon as he comes, you think he has a Golden arm, so it's a great asset. ”

Pandya was also influential in India's 2024 World Cup victory in the United States and the Caribbean Islands. He played in the final against South Africa. Siddha bowled the last over.

De Villiers also argued that Ishan Kishan — who was in red form in domestic cricket, after taking Jharkhand to their historic first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy — opener Before Yashasvi Jaiswal was selected in the Indian team as a back-up wicketkeeper. “Interestingly, Ishaan Kishan comes as an alternative to wicketkeeping. Will he play? Where will he bat? Top three Given that, they have a bit of a headache there. Will Abhishek and Samson be open or will Ishaan fill the space at the top? It's that kind of team, a vocal one, they're all incredibly talented. They are not properly Know where they're going to fit in, ”he said.

“Ishaan will be a backup wicketkeeper and remember that Jaiswal is not a wicketkeeper. I think it was a difficult decision and certainly not an easy one. Yad was between Jaiswal and Abhishek and Abhishek's figures speak for him elves. He thought he had to make room for the wicketkeeper-batsman so I don't know what else to say about it. You The World Cup needs two wicketkeepers, that's where he missed out, ”said de Villiers.

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A. A thump on the pads gave USA four wickets in the powerplay. Used all my experience. Decided to take precautions from now on. ng.

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ा 16वां एकदिवसीय अर्धशतक पूरा किया। Up to 182.

Fell victim to pressure while attempting to break the pressure after quiet overs. Struggling at the ends, Malan Kruger kept the pot boiling for Namibia by punishing some loose balls from Harmeet Singh and Kenzige.

Mbia's resistance was further broken, quickly ending proceedings by trapping Smit, Lofty-Eaton and Kruger.

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SA got immediate benefits after doing this. trait drive but later he decided to waste his time trying to regain his lost touch. Not before the USA captain scored a convincing half-century and put them in the driver's seat. Made it as he deceived Shayan to hole out to deep square leg. After that his stumps cracked. Dale hit several boundaries which forced USA to come back into the game. Made a partnership of 98 runs due to ineffectiveness of batsman. Caught the end of the bat.

Initiated a series of scoops and sweeps to keep the boat with itself. The Nepal captain's brilliant batting effort may have failed due to some tactical errors.

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It was over as they lost their next three wickets within eight balls. Mentally with the back boundary. America was reduced to 59 runs for 8 wickets. Calmed down which helped in the resistance of both. . ck for ne.

Took full advantage of Nzenige's left arm spinning pair. Andrew Hope 98*) lost by 10 wickets

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iya. The score was solid, courtesy a stroke-filled innings from the captain that included half a dozen maximums. Partnership of 42 runs for the second wicket with Pargat Singh and 54 runs with Harsh Thakar took the team beyond 100 runs. Most of the scoring was done by Jedhari, who changed gears soon after. Counterattacked by playing a brilliant innings. Wait.

Helped in an emphatic victory. से पांच रन की श्रमसाध्य पारी खेली। ा अच्छा उपयोग किया। Pulled out of a deep pit. Pay attention. He lost his rhythm after hitting two sixes in the first two overs. He displayed several entertaining drives from mid-on to extra cover as he completed his half-century off 69 balls.

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