‘He’s two people in one,’ McGrath says of India’s 28-year-old star Hardik Pandya

The current Indian team is loaded with match-winners from head to toe. In fact, the depth of Indian cricket is such that even a second-string side can defeat an opponent’s first XI. Deepak Hooda, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Arshdeep Singh are making a case for themselves in order for the new guard to take over smoothly when the time comes.

However, the seniors have some time before they retire. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, and others will be part of the Indian team until at least the 2023 World Cup, hoping to end the country’s ICC trophy drought. Hardik Pandya, in addition to these four top stars, has returned as an essential member of the unit.

India’s all-rounder has been performing better than ever since returning from injury, picking wickets, scoring runs, and taking catches. A utility player like Pandya, according to legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath, is an asset to any team. McGrath referred to Pandya as a “two-in-one” player and believes his impactful all-around abilities make him a force to be reckoned with.

“Cricket is a self-assured sport. Hardik is a player who exudes self-assurance. Bowling well has an impact on his batting. He is two people rolled into one. He’s a delight. He is a powerful batter as well as a good, intelligent bowler. He has a well-thought-out strategy “McGrath explained the situation to reporters.

When asked about the future of ODI cricket, McGrath admitted that the 50-over format is struggling to stay relevant in the face of T20Is’ growing popularity. While Test cricket is his preferred format, the former Australian quick believes that steps should be taken to keep ODI cricket exciting.

“I am a strong believer in tradition. I enjoyed watching Tests and ODIs. Test cricket remains the pinnacle for me. I hope it is still protected and respected. As long as runs are scored, One-Day Internationals remain exciting. It will be interesting to see where ODIs go in the future. They must keep making ODIs exciting. They face a number of challenges “He went on.