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Muttiah Muralitharan backs Hardik Pandya despite his poor form

Legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has backed the under-fire Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya after his poor form in the recently concluded ODI series. The all-rounder could score only 19 runs across three games with the bat and took two wickets only but proved to be expensive as he conceded runs at an economy rate of 6.92 in the three ODIs as well.<br>Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Muttiah Muralitharan said that Hardik Pandya is a special player and has the potential to be on any team in the world.

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Muttiah Muralitharan backs Hardik Pandya despite his poor form

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  1. Muttiah Muralitharan backs Hardik Pandya despite his poor form Legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has backed the under-fire Indian all- rounder Hardik Pandya after his poor form in the recently concluded ODI series. The all- rounder could score only 19 runs across three games with the bat and took two wickets only but proved to be expensive as he conceded runs at an economy rate of 6.92 in the three ODIs as well. Image Source by Twitter Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Muttiah Muralitharan said that Hardik Pandya is a special player and has the potential to be on any team in the world. "Hardik Pandya is a special player. If I were captain, I would have him in any team in the world – an IPL team, an Australian team, or any team in the world. Because he possesses the ability to bowl at 140 mph, and at the same time, he can adjust and also bowl slower. But I feel because of the injury, Hardik could not do much in the ODI series." The former cricketer then opened up on the impact if Pandya would be in form and faced more than 30 balls. And, he also urged the fans and team management to be patient with him as well and let him play his natural game to get back in the zone.

  2. Image Source by Twitter The veteran further added: "He might get out in the first two overs, but if he clicks for 20-30 balls, he can score 50 runs. So that is the expectation from Hardik Pandya. If you make him play 70 balls and expect 90 runs, he would not be the same player. It's like asking Jayasuriya to open and score at the pace of run a ball. He won't be successful. Put him in and let him play his own game." While India won the first T20Is against Sri Lanka, they will take on the same opponent on Tuesday and will try to win the series as well. Follow Cricadium Stats, Latest Cricket News, Live Cricket Score, Fantasy Tips and Today Match Prediction Stay updated Indian cricket team with all the cricketing roster, records, history & action. Stay updated with all the cricketing action, follow Cricadium onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram

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