‘Team management and the all-rounder knew their responsibilities well’Innovative batsman Suryakumar Yadav has said that Hardik Pandya resuming bowling is a “very good sign” ahead of India’s limited-overs series in Sri Lanka. In the deciding ODI also he bowled when the team was in a crunch situation, so it was good,” Suryakumar told on Tuesday in a virtual interaction from Colombo. “I think the team management and Hardik knew their responsibilities really well, so they were taking a call. But yes, he is bowling and it is a very good sign.”Ever since Hardik broke down with a serious back injury during the 2018 Asia Cup, the all-rounder has hardly contributed consistently with the ball in India’s blues. “In the few practice sessions, the intra-squad game and team meetings, the atmosphere is very calm and composed with his presence,” Suryakumar said.

Source: The Hindu July 06, 2021 16:40 UTC