: Hardik Pandya is a fabulous leader, his work ethics are exemplary: VVS Laxman #IndiaNEWS #Cricket Wellington: VVS Laxman, who has stepped in for Rahul Dravid as the head coach for Indias white-ball

Hardik Pandya is a fabulous leader, his work ethics are exemplary: VVS Laxman #IndiaNEWS #Cricket
Wellington: VVS Laxman, who has stepped in for Rahul Dravid as the head coach for Indias white-ball tour of New Zealand, heaped huge praise on stand-in captain Hardik Pandyas leadership abilities, calling him a fabulous leader whose work ethics are exemplary.
Hardik had led Gujarat Titans to winning IPL 2022 in their first season of the tournament. Later on, under Laxmans coaching, he led India to 2-0 series win over Ireland. With his decision making and calmness under pressure as a leader, theres been huge talk within Indian cricketing circuit over appointing him as the captain till the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup.
Hes a fabulous leader. Weve 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. But I have spent time with him from the Ireland series. He is not only tactically good but hes also very calm on the field.
Thats very important when youre playing at the highest level, because there will be situations where you will be under pressure. Thats when as a leader you require to be calm. But also, his presence in the dressing room and his work ethics are exemplary.
The way he leads the side on and off the field is fabulous. He is a players captain; he is very approachable. All the players go and confide in him, and thats something I really like about him as captain. He leads by example, both on and off the field, said Laxman in the press conference on the eve of first T20I.
In the 16-member T20I squad, opener Shubman Gill is the only uncapped player. Gill, who won the Player of the Tournament award in Indias triumphant 2018 U19 World Cup campaign in New Zealand, made his ODI debut in the country a year later.
Now, in absence of captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, Gill is tipped to get a T20I debut as a top-order batter. In Gujarats run to IPL 2022 trophy, Gill scored 483 runs in 16 innings, averaging 34. 5 and at a strike rate of 132. 32.
Its very clear hes one of the most talented players India has got. 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; hes a match-winner. He has got a great future ahead of him, added Laxman.
With a hectic cricketing schedule at the international level, Dravid and rest of coaches have been given a break from the New Zealand tour, especially with the three ODIs and two Tests tour of Bangladesh coming up in December. Laxman feels that short coaching stints like this in New Zealand help him share his experiences with youngsters.
It has been an enjoyable ride for me so far. When I joined NCA, it was all about contributing to Indian cricket and this is an opportunity to spend time and share my knowledge with the youngsters, it has been fulfilling.

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