Mumbai Indians (MI) Cricket Operations Director Zaheer Khan recently revealed that Hardik Pandya is keen to play IPL 2020, but physios are waiting for the versatile player to regain his full potential. form before starting again
Hardik Pandya is making a comeback in this year’s IPL after undergoing back surgery in November of last year He last played for India in the third T20I against South Africa at home in September 2019
Khan said injuries are essential to a bowler’s fitness and MI management has no choice but to remain patient
« we have to listen to his body and this is something from the conversation we had in consultation with physiotherapists We look forward to him bowling, he is very lively and really wants to go bowling we just have to wait and be patient and listen to his body Ultimately bowlers’ injuries play a huge role, « Khan said
Hardik Pandya scored 18 and 14 points with the bat against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings respectively But the 26-year-old hasn’t played a game in any of those matches
Zaheer Khan acknowledged that Hardik Pandya’s bowling adds another dimension to the Mumbai Indians’ attack, but said the team are happy with their at-bat contribution so far
« We all expect him (Hardik Pandya) to bowling and he’s someone who really shifts that balance on any side when he’s bowling and he understands we’re happy. » that he’s there as a drummer and fully contributes to fitness and that’s the exciting part and I hope you will see him bowling soon, ”Khan added.
Hardik Pandya has scored 1,100 points and claimed 42 wickets in 68 IPL games so far He enjoyed his best IPL season last year when he scored 402 points at an average of 4,466, while taking 14 wickets to a strike rate of 1821
Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bangalore in their third IPL 2020 game on Monday
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World News – USA – IPL 2020: ‘Hope you will see a Hardik Pandya bowl soon’, says Zaheer Khan
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