Aakash Chopra lauds Hardik Pandya for batting as per the 'demands of the situation'

Aakash Chopra has come forward and termed Hardik Pandya as an 'Inspiration' after he h played a match-defining kck in third ODI at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Wednesday. When India h lost half ir side for 152 in 32nd over, it seemed as if y would be restricted to a manable total. However, Hardik and Jeja h or ideas as ir record sixth-wicket stand of 150 runs helped visitors breach 300 run mark. younger Pandya remained unbeaten on a 76-ball 92 at a strike rate of 121.05.

'Inspiration': Aakash Chopra

While interacting on his official Youtube channel, Chopra went on to say he reckoned that Hardik Pandya’s batting software has got upgred since he left bowling and that 27-year-old is batting as per demands of situation. Discussing furr on elegant all-rounder's batting approach, former Indian Test opener ded that he resorts to a defensive approach in beginning and n bats aggressively once he gets into groove. 

Furrmore, versatile cricket pundit also ded that Baroda cricketer picks bowlers well. Giving furr clarification, ex-Delhi batsman mentioned that earlier Hardik used to pick only spinners but w,  he even hits fast bowlers in a democratic fashion.

“It is heartening to see maturity, calmness, and awareness Hardik Pandya is showing as a batsman. I am so so happy for Hardik for chart of his growth. Just keep getting better. You are an inspiration in a sense. You were bowling, which was snatched away from you because of fitness problems. You me one skill so good that you are able to make a place in Indian team as a batsman. I mean outstanding, Hardik,", cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst furr ded.

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Hardik Pandya in ODI series against Australia

Pandya h an excellent run in recently-concluded three-match ODI series Down Under. He tched up two half-centuries in three matches out of which he got into 90s on both occasions but unfortunately, could t breach three-figure mark as his wait for a maiden ODI ton continues. He h an off day in second ODI at SCG as he was dismissed for 38 while trying to take leggie am Zampa to cleaners only to hit it into hands of Pat Cummins. He h to go for that risky shot as India were trying to catch up with steep asking rate in ir mammoth chase of 390. Eventually, Virat Kohli-led side fell short by 51 runs to concede One Day series.

Despite his failure in second game, all-rounder mand to amass 210 runs in series.

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