Asia Cup 2022: Views from Commentators Box & Experts
Commentary Panelist and Cricket Experts - Harsha Bhogle, Wasim Akram, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Akash Chopra, and Shoaib Akhtar expressed on yesterday's thrilling match between India and Pakistan
Wasim AkramHarsha Bhogle: "Calm as ever, and with incredible skill, Hardik Pandya takes India home. In this form, few are better than him in this format. 'The game has tested him enough' – Harsha Bhogle praises Virat Kohli for opening up about struggles.
Wasim Akram: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said, "Hardik Pandya's consistent showing with both bat and ball certainly makes him one of the best, if not the best all-rounder going around in white-ball cricket." Hardik hit a quickfire 33 and picked up three wickets in India's win over Pakistan on Sunday, August 28.
Virender Sehwag: "Wow wow wow ! Fantastic Hardik Pandya. Sab kuchh main karega. Brilliant performance by Bhuvi and a good hand by Jaddu and Kohli. Glad to see a close #INDvsPAK match after a long time. Mast maza aa Gaya," Sehwag tweeted.
Sachin Tendulkar: It came down to the fitness of the fast bowlers while put under pressure, though both teams' pacers bowled OK upfront. Crucial knock by Hardik to stay till the end & get us over the line & ably supported by Jadeja & Virat.
Akash Chopra: "I had him in my XI. But it seems like a line in the sand from Team India. But then, Jadeja's promotion shows that India prefers a leftie at 4 too. So, a tricky choice going forward"…
Shoaib Akhtar: "What a fightback by Pakistan's bowling unit. India came out stronger in the end. What a match!!" Tightly fought match, but both teams played poor cricket at times. Some bad captaincy as well.