Glenn McGrath lavishes praise on Hardik Pandya: “Two cricketers in one, brilliant bowler and tremendous batter.”

The Indian men’s cricket squad is extremely fortunate to have a plethora of quality players at their disposal. The Indian white-ball squad has recently been over-supplied with options, to the point that the men-in-blue may field many playing XIs of intimidating proportions at the same time.

Despite the absence of the senior players, there are a lot of young players who can step in and perform admirably in their stead. Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others will be part of the Indian team till at least the 2023 World Cup, and will be looking to win the ICC trophy. In addition to these four top talents, Hardik Pandya has returned as a vital member of the unit.

Hardik Pandya is becoming one of the Indian cricket team’s most valuable and effective assets. He has the ability to bat, bowl, field, and lead. During the fifteenth season of the IPL, Hardik Pandya astounded the cricketing world with his leadership abilities.

Gujarat Titans fared admirably as a team throughout the competition under his captaincy. GT advanced to the finals, where they were defeated by the Rajasthan Royals. Gujarat Titans won their first title in their inaugural season, and Hardik Pandya received praise for both his captaincy and his scoring.

Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath feels Hardik’s ability as a power player makes him a valuable asset to the Indian squad. According to McGrath, Hardik’s recent impressive bowling performances have had a direct influence on his overall form, demonstrating that he has a very sound game plan.

McGrath, a long-time admirer of Pandya, hailed his versatility and said, “Cricket is very much a confidence sport. Hardik is very much a confidence player. If he is bowling well, it has a positive impact on his batting.”

“He is two players in one. He is a luxury. He is a good, intelligent bowler and powerful hitter. He has got a good game plan,” McGrath stated.

McGrath also said he is a “two-in-one player” and a game-changer in the Indian team. McGrath stated in an interview that a cricketer should be confident enough to play the game, and Hardik has appeared to be quite confident since his comeback.

When asked about the future of ODI cricket, McGrath conceded that the 50-over format is facing a fight to remain relevant in light of the growing popularity of T20Is. The former Australian fast stated that, while Test cricket is his preferred format, measures should be made to guarantee that ODI cricket remains attractive.