Team India star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has not been included in Team India for the final of the World Test Championships and the five-match Test series against England. It is said that he is not a good fit for bowling. Shardul Thakur’s childhood coach Dinesh, on the other hand, is of the opinion that Hardik Pandya could replace him in the playing XI.
“As a coach, I want to prioritize Shardul Thakur in the WTC final,” Shardul Thakur, his childhood coach, said in an interview with SportsKida. The reason for this is his recent performance. He can contribute to the team from both bat and ball. The plus point for India is that it fills an all-rounder shortage. But still everything depends on the team management and the coaches.
“There is a shortage of all-rounders in India,” he said. Hardik Pandya played as an all-rounder but is now unable to bowl due to injury. The team needs a fast bowling all-rounder and only Sharduul Thakur is in the queue. But in order to perform well, they have to play matches for a long time.
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He said the World Test was 10–12 days before the final of the World Test Championships. So they have plenty of time to adapt to the practice and environment there. He has recently played against England. So, I don’t think they have any problem. Having said that, I have learned to cope with stress. He cited the example of Brisbane and said it helped the team win. Shahdul Thakur, like Rohit, is a naturally aggressive player, he said. But he has worked himself up and has now started playing ground shots on the field.
