IPL 2021: Current best playing XI of the tournament
IPL is full of quality players across franchises.
7. Hardik Pandya
A Caribbean by heart due to his nature on the field and clearing the ropes consistently without breaking much sweat, Hardik Pandya is one asset that Indian cricket has to preserve and nurture in the years to come. He is the best fast bowling all-rounder in India at the moment – a skill set that is rare to find here. He was picked up by Mumbai Indians for INR 10 lakhs in the 2015 IPL Auction and is being paid INR 11 cr since 2018, a story in itself.
He, along with his brother Krunal have been one of the main reasons for the flexibility and depth of the MI squad which has helped them dominate the IPL for a while now. He has played 87 matches and scored 1401 runs at an average of 27.47 and a strike rate just above 157 – the best for an Indian.
The duo of him and Kieron Pollard is most feared by bowlers in the death as it often seems like a range-hitting competition between the two. Post the Koffee with Karan controversy, he has become more mature as a player which is a great sign for the balance of the Indian team. If he keeps himself fit, Hardik Pandya may end up being one of the best all-rounders India has ever produced.
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