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Sourav Ganguly has a message for Hardik Pandya
By SMCS - Mar 28, 2023 6:19 pm
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The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 31 with a stunning opening match between defending champions Gujarat Titans and MS Dhoni-led CSK. However, ahead of the IPL, the Indian team saw significant changes – especially in the T20 format of the game – as Hardik Pandya led the side as well.

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However, Pandya made a comeback to the Indian team after a stunning season with the Titans in 2022 where he led the team to the IPL title in its maiden season. He was also the highest run-scorer for the side and claimed 8 wickets in 15 appearances in the season. Pandya eventually sealed his place in the limited-overs side as well. However, former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who was also the BCCI President from 2019 to 2022, opined in detail about the need for Pandya to consider a return to the Test format.

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“There will be specialists in T20s. There’s Hardik Pandya although I still feel he is an asset in Test cricket also and he should come back to Test cricket because that’s what he will be remembered for. He is a specialist in ODIs and T20Is. But he is a very special cricketer,” Ganguly told The Times of India.

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“I think money has nothing to do with how players play. It’s great that money has come into the sport and that’s how it should be. But I believe the majority of the players want to play all formats as long as they are good. It’s terrific to see how hungry these boys are,” Ganguly further added.

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However, the former India captain also returned to Delhi Capitals this year, this time as Director of Cricket as well. Before taking over as BCCI President, Ganguly was associated with the franchise as a mentor too as well.