3rd ODI: Hardik Pandya Says He's Fine If Ravindra Jadeja Keeps "Rockstar" Mantle In Team India | Cricket News
Hardik Pandya, who smashed unbeaten 92 against Australia in the third One-day International (ODI), said that he is happy if Ravindra Jadeja keeps the “rockstar” of the team mantle as he has become a father now and would rather be called a dad. Speaking to former Australia spinner Shane Warne after the win in Canberra, Hardik also praised T. Natarajan, who made his ODI debut at the Manuka Oval, and termed his journey as “inspiration”.
Asked if he is taking over the mantle of rockstar in the team from Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik said “I am fine if Jadeja keeps that role (rockstar of the team). I am a father now, so I would like to rather be called a dad now”.
“Natarajan is quite a story, quite an inspiration with the background he’s come from,” Hardik added.
Hardik was adjudged player of the match for his unbeaten half-century that saw India post 302 for five from their allotted 50 overs.
