After Team India’s thumping ODI victory in the ongoing series, Former South African captain Shaun Pollock firmly believes that Virat Kohli sees a bit of himself in Hardik Pandya and hence the latter will get a long run in the team to cement his spot in the Indian side.
“I clearly get the impression that Virat Kohli loves Hardik Pandya’s attitude. It’s very similar to the way Kohli plays his cricket. And because he loves that attitude there is a good chance that Pandya will get a long run in the side, to settle himself and cement his spot in the team,” Pollock said.
“That’s the nature of cricket if the captain likes the way a player goes about his business then that player will get an extra run (of opportunities)” he added.
“I liked Pandya’s attitude and approach in the Cape Town Test, the way he played that knock, and he is learning. He will be ultra positive in Indian conditions where he can take on the spinners. A lot of people have got potential, but to take that to the next level is always the key.”
“He will learn the art of what he needs to do in England and Australia. He still needs to find how he wants to play, mix his aggression with sound technique and if he can get himself in for a period of time then I am sure he can learn,” Pollock remarked.
